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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.92, 4,333.83 and 940.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.92, 4,333.83 and 940.67 is: 1,411.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.92 : 4,333.83 = 940.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.92/4,333.83 = 940.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.92x = 4,333.83 × 940.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.92x = 4,076,703.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,076,703.87/2,888.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.15

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