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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791.95, 4,187.90 and 943.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791.95, 4,187.90 and 943.06 is: 1,414.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791.95 : 4,187.90 = 943.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791.95/4,187.90 = 943.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791.95x = 4,187.90 × 943.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791.95x = 3,949,440.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,949,440.71/2,791.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.58

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