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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,793.79, 4,190.23 and 944.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,793.79, 4,190.23 and 944.87 is: 1,417.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,793.79 : 4,190.23 = 944.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,793.79/4,190.23 = 944.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,793.79x = 4,190.23 × 944.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,793.79x = 3,959,222.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,959,222.62/2,793.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.15

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