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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.68, 4,338.20 and 943.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.68, 4,338.20 and 943.88 is: 1,416.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.68 : 4,338.20 = 943.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.68/4,338.20 = 943.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.68x = 4,338.20 × 943.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.68x = 4,094,720.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,094,720.88/2,891.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.04

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