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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.66, 4,337.03 and 943.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.66, 4,337.03 and 943.43 is: 1,414.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.66 : 4,337.03 = 943.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.66/4,337.03 = 943.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.66x = 4,337.03 × 943.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.66x = 4,091,664.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,091,664.89/2,891.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.99

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