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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792.48, 4,187.23 and 943.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792.48, 4,187.23 and 943.38 is: 1,414.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792.48 : 4,187.23 = 943.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792.48/4,187.23 = 943.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792.48x = 4,187.23 × 943.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792.48x = 3,950,146.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,950,146.68/2,792.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.57

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