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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.75, 4,361.91 and 932.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.75, 4,361.91 and 932.88 is: 1,399.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.75 : 4,361.91 = 932.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.75/4,361.91 = 932.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.75x = 4,361.91 × 932.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.75x = 4,069,133.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,069,133.94/2,907.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.41

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