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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792.58, 4,185.94 and 943.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792.58, 4,185.94 and 943.05 is: 1,413.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792.58 : 4,185.94 = 943.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792.58/4,185.94 = 943.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792.58x = 4,185.94 × 943.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792.58x = 3,947,550.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,947,550.72/2,792.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.59

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