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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.58, 4,397.30 and 1,287.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.58, 4,397.30 and 1,287.23 is: 1,930.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.58 : 4,397.30 = 1,287.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.58/4,397.30 = 1,287.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.58x = 4,397.30 × 1,287.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.58x = 5,660,330.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,660,330.04/2,932.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,930.15

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