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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.55, 4,333.43 and 940.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.55, 4,333.43 and 940.59 is: 1,411.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.55 : 4,333.43 = 940.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.55/4,333.43 = 940.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.55x = 4,333.43 × 940.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.55x = 4,075,976.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,075,976.22/2,888.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.08

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