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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.62, 4,333.61 and 940.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.62, 4,333.61 and 940.82 is: 1,411.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.62 : 4,333.61 = 940.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.62/4,333.61 = 940.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.62x = 4,333.61 × 940.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.62x = 4,077,127.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,077,127.64/2,888.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.45

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