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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.06, 4,336.14 and 943.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.06, 4,336.14 and 943.73 is: 1,415.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.06 : 4,336.14 = 943.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.06/4,336.14 = 943.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.06x = 4,336.14 × 943.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.06x = 4,092,145.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,092,145.40/2,891.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.45

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