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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.33, 4,381.18 and 945.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.33, 4,381.18 and 945.88 is: 1,419.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.33 : 4,381.18 = 945.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.33/4,381.18 = 945.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.33x = 4,381.18 × 945.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.33x = 4,144,055.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,144,055.89/2,920.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.04

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