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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,885.47, 4,328.30 and 937.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,885.47, 4,328.30 and 937.69 is: 1,406.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,885.47 : 4,328.30 = 937.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,885.47/4,328.30 = 937.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,885.47x = 4,328.30 × 937.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,885.47x = 4,058,595.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,058,595.15/2,885.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.56

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