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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792.83, 4,189.11 and 944.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792.83, 4,189.11 and 944.02 is: 1,415.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792.83 : 4,189.11 = 944.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792.83/4,189.11 = 944.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792.83x = 4,189.11 × 944.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792.83x = 3,954,600.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,954,600.17/2,792.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.98

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