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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792.12, 4,188.81 and 943.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792.12, 4,188.81 and 943.16 is: 1,414.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792.12 : 4,188.81 = 943.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792.12/4,188.81 = 943.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792.12x = 4,188.81 × 943.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792.12x = 3,950,718.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,950,718.04/2,792.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.95

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