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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792.79, 4,188.74 and 943.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792.79, 4,188.74 and 943.87 is: 1,415.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792.79 : 4,188.74 = 943.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792.79/4,188.74 = 943.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792.79x = 4,188.74 × 943.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792.79x = 3,953,610.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,953,610.83/2,792.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.65

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