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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792.34, 4,188.69 and 943.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792.34, 4,188.69 and 943.20 is: 1,414.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792.34 : 4,188.69 = 943.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792.34/4,188.69 = 943.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792.34x = 4,188.69 × 943.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792.34x = 3,950,772.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,950,772.41/2,792.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.86

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