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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792.69, 4,189.48 and 943.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792.69, 4,189.48 and 943.91 is: 1,416.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792.69 : 4,189.48 = 943.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792.69/4,189.48 = 943.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792.69x = 4,189.48 × 943.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792.69x = 3,954,500.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,954,500.18/2,792.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.02

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