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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,931.95, 4,398.95 and 1,288.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,931.95, 4,398.95 and 1,288.27 is: 1,932.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,931.95 : 4,398.95 = 1,288.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,931.95/4,398.95 = 1,288.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,931.95x = 4,398.95 × 1,288.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,931.95x = 5,667,035.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,667,035.32/2,931.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.86

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