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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,885.94, 4,328.69 and 937.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,885.94, 4,328.69 and 937.98 is: 1,406.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,885.94 : 4,328.69 = 937.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,885.94/4,328.69 = 937.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,885.94x = 4,328.69 × 937.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,885.94x = 4,060,219.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,060,219.96/2,885.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.90

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