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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,889.36, 4,334.96 and 942.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,889.36, 4,334.96 and 942.96 is: 1,414.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,889.36 : 4,334.96 = 942.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,889.36/4,334.96 = 942.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,889.36x = 4,334.96 × 942.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,889.36x = 4,087,693.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,087,693.88/2,889.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.74

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