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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.46, 4,337.82 and 943.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.46, 4,337.82 and 943.62 is: 1,415.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.46 : 4,337.82 = 943.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.46/4,337.82 = 943.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.46x = 4,337.82 × 943.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.46x = 4,093,253.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,093,253.71/2,891.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.64

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