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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.08, 4,337.23 and 943.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.08, 4,337.23 and 943.23 is: 1,415.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.08 : 4,337.23 = 943.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.08/4,337.23 = 943.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.08x = 4,337.23 × 943.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.08x = 4,091,005.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,091,005.45/2,891.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.04

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