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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.67, 4,337.96 and 943.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.67, 4,337.96 and 943.42 is: 1,415.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.67 : 4,337.96 = 943.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.67/4,337.96 = 943.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.67x = 4,337.96 × 943.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.67x = 4,092,518.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,092,518.22/2,891.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.28

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