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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.82, 4,403.92 and 1,087.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.82, 4,403.92 and 1,087.23 is: 1,631.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.82 : 4,403.92 = 1,087.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.82/4,403.92 = 1,087.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.82x = 4,403.92 × 1,087.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.82x = 4,788,051.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,788,051.92/2,934.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.47

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