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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.83, 4,332.30 and 940.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.83, 4,332.30 and 940.57 is: 1,410.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.83 : 4,332.30 = 940.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.83/4,332.30 = 940.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.83x = 4,332.30 × 940.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.83x = 4,074,831.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,074,831.41/2,888.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.55

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