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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.93, 4,333.01 and 914.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.93, 4,333.01 and 914.74 is: 1,371.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.93 : 4,333.01 = 914.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.93/4,333.01 = 914.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.93x = 4,333.01 × 914.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.93x = 3,963,591.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,963,591.68/2,888.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.99

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