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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,931.10, 4,397.22 and 957.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,931.10, 4,397.22 and 957.28 is: 1,436.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,931.10 : 4,397.22 = 957.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,931.10/4,397.22 = 957.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,931.10x = 4,397.22 × 957.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,931.10x = 4,209,370.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,209,370.76/2,931.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.11

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