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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792.53, 4,188.80 and 943.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792.53, 4,188.80 and 943.57 is: 1,415.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792.53 : 4,188.80 = 943.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792.53/4,188.80 = 943.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792.53x = 4,188.80 × 943.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792.53x = 3,952,426.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,952,426.02/2,792.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.36

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