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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,794.22, 4,191.78 and 945.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,794.22, 4,191.78 and 945.44 is: 1,418.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,794.22 : 4,191.78 = 945.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,794.22/4,191.78 = 945.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,794.22x = 4,191.78 × 945.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,794.22x = 3,963,071.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,963,071.76/2,794.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.31

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