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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,817.21, 4,225.37 and 943.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,817.21, 4,225.37 and 943.13 is: 1,414.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,817.21 : 4,225.37 = 943.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,817.21/4,225.37 = 943.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,817.21x = 4,225.37 × 943.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,817.21x = 3,985,073.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,985,073.21/2,817.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.55

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