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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.64, 4,333.50 and 940.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.64, 4,333.50 and 940.86 is: 1,411.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.64 : 4,333.50 = 940.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.64/4,333.50 = 940.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.64x = 4,333.50 × 940.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.64x = 4,077,216.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,077,216.81/2,888.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.47

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