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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,885.63, 4,328.51 and 937.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,885.63, 4,328.51 and 937.83 is: 1,406.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,885.63 : 4,328.51 = 937.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,885.63/4,328.51 = 937.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,885.63x = 4,328.51 × 937.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,885.63x = 4,059,401.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,059,401.64/2,885.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.77

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