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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.77, 4,332.19 and 940.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.77, 4,332.19 and 940.52 is: 1,410.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.77 : 4,332.19 = 940.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.77/4,332.19 = 940.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.77x = 4,332.19 × 940.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.77x = 4,074,511.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,074,511.34/2,888.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.47

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