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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.64, 4,333.44 and 940.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.64, 4,333.44 and 940.80 is: 1,411.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.64 : 4,333.44 = 940.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.64/4,333.44 = 940.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.64x = 4,333.44 × 940.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.64x = 4,076,900.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,076,900.35/2,888.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.36

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