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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792.76, 4,186.20 and 943.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792.76, 4,186.20 and 943.23 is: 1,413.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792.76 : 4,186.20 = 943.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792.76/4,186.20 = 943.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792.76x = 4,186.20 × 943.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792.76x = 3,948,549.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,948,549.43/2,792.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.85

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