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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.54, 4,333.26 and 940.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.54, 4,333.26 and 940.29 is: 1,410.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.54 : 4,333.26 = 940.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.54/4,333.26 = 940.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.54x = 4,333.26 × 940.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.54x = 4,074,521.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,074,521.05/2,888.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.58

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