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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792.42, 4,188.39 and 943.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792.42, 4,188.39 and 943.49 is: 1,415.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792.42 : 4,188.39 = 943.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792.42/4,188.39 = 943.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792.42x = 4,188.39 × 943.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792.42x = 3,951,711.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,951,711.01/2,792.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.16

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