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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.62, 4,337.95 and 943.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.62, 4,337.95 and 943.30 is: 1,415.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.62 : 4,337.95 = 943.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.62/4,337.95 = 943.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.62x = 4,337.95 × 943.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.62x = 4,091,988.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,091,988.24/2,891.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.12

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