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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.84, 4,331.82 and 940.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.84, 4,331.82 and 940.80 is: 1,410.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.84 : 4,331.82 = 940.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.84/4,331.82 = 940.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.84x = 4,331.82 × 940.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.84x = 4,075,376.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,075,376.26/2,888.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.73

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