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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.31, 4,336.83 and 943.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.31, 4,336.83 and 943.26 is: 1,414.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.31 : 4,336.83 = 943.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.31/4,336.83 = 943.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.31x = 4,336.83 × 943.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.31x = 4,090,758.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,090,758.27/2,891.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.85

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