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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,794.68, 4,192.38 and 945.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,794.68, 4,192.38 and 945.54 is: 1,418.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,794.68 : 4,192.38 = 945.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,794.68/4,192.38 = 945.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,794.68x = 4,192.38 × 945.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,794.68x = 3,964,062.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,964,062.99/2,794.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.43

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