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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.56, 4,337.20 and 943.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.56, 4,337.20 and 943.51 is: 1,415.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.56 : 4,337.20 = 943.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.56/4,337.20 = 943.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.56x = 4,337.20 × 943.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.56x = 4,092,191.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,092,191.57/2,891.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.22

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