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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.83, 4,397.67 and 1,287.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.83, 4,397.67 and 1,287.45 is: 1,930.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.83 : 4,397.67 = 1,287.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.83/4,397.67 = 1,287.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.83x = 4,397.67 × 1,287.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.83x = 5,661,780.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,661,780.24/2,932.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,930.48

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