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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.66, 4,337.94 and 943.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.66, 4,337.94 and 943.41 is: 1,415.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.66 : 4,337.94 = 943.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.66/4,337.94 = 943.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.66x = 4,337.94 × 943.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.66x = 4,092,455.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,092,455.98/2,891.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.26

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