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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.48, 4,337.84 and 943.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.48, 4,337.84 and 943.64 is: 1,415.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.48 : 4,337.84 = 943.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.48/4,337.84 = 943.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.48x = 4,337.84 × 943.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.48x = 4,093,359.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,093,359.34/2,891.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.66

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