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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.51, 4,333.35 and 940.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.51, 4,333.35 and 940.19 is: 1,410.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.51 : 4,333.35 = 940.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.51/4,333.35 = 940.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.51x = 4,333.35 × 940.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.51x = 4,074,172.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,074,172.34/2,888.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.48

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