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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,794.33, 4,188.57 and 944.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,794.33, 4,188.57 and 944.80 is: 1,416.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,794.33 : 4,188.57 = 944.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,794.33/4,188.57 = 944.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,794.33x = 4,188.57 × 944.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,794.33x = 3,957,360.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,957,360.94/2,794.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.21

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