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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,925.89, 4,390.31 and 1,282.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,925.89, 4,390.31 and 1,282.44 is: 1,924.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,925.89 : 4,390.31 = 1,282.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,925.89/4,390.31 = 1,282.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,925.89x = 4,390.31 × 1,282.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,925.89x = 5,630,312.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,630,312.36/2,925.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.31

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