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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.61, 4,336.43 and 943.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.61, 4,336.43 and 943.37 is: 1,414.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.61 : 4,336.43 = 943.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.61/4,336.43 = 943.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.61x = 4,336.43 × 943.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.61x = 4,090,831.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,090,831.57/2,891.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.72

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