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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,794.17, 4,191.12 and 944.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,794.17, 4,191.12 and 944.67 is: 1,416.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,794.17 : 4,191.12 = 944.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,794.17/4,191.12 = 944.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,794.17x = 4,191.12 × 944.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,794.17x = 3,959,225.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,959,225.33/2,794.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.96

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