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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,890.78, 4,336.16 and 943.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,890.78, 4,336.16 and 943.00 is: 1,414.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,890.78 : 4,336.16 = 943.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,890.78/4,336.16 = 943.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,890.78x = 4,336.16 × 943.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,890.78x = 4,088,983.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,088,983.32/2,890.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.49

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