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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,885.32, 4,329.01 and 937.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,885.32, 4,329.01 and 937.53 is: 1,406.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,885.32 : 4,329.01 = 937.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,885.32/4,329.01 = 937.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,885.32x = 4,329.01 × 937.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,885.32x = 4,058,576.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,058,576.75/2,885.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.63

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