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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,793.09, 4,186.68 and 943.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,793.09, 4,186.68 and 943.56 is: 1,414.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,793.09 : 4,186.68 = 943.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,793.09/4,186.68 = 943.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,793.09x = 4,186.68 × 943.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,793.09x = 3,950,383.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,950,383.78/2,793.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.34

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