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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.31, 4,337.37 and 943.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.31, 4,337.37 and 943.02 is: 1,414.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.31 : 4,337.37 = 943.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.31/4,337.37 = 943.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.31x = 4,337.37 × 943.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.31x = 4,090,226.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,090,226.66/2,891.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.66

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