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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,793.98, 4,190.57 and 944.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,793.98, 4,190.57 and 944.84 is: 1,417.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,793.98 : 4,190.57 = 944.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,793.98/4,190.57 = 944.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,793.98x = 4,190.57 × 944.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,793.98x = 3,959,413.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,959,413.43/2,793.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.13

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