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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,793.12, 4,189.89 and 943.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,793.12, 4,189.89 and 943.62 is: 1,415.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,793.12 : 4,189.89 = 943.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,793.12/4,189.89 = 943.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,793.12x = 4,189.89 × 943.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,793.12x = 3,953,659.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,953,659.28/2,793.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.50

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