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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.67, 4,333.46 and 940.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.67, 4,333.46 and 940.42 is: 1,410.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.67 : 4,333.46 = 940.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.67/4,333.46 = 940.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.67x = 4,333.46 × 940.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.67x = 4,075,256.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,075,256.92/2,888.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.77

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