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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.69, 4,337.99 and 943.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.69, 4,337.99 and 943.44 is: 1,415.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.69 : 4,337.99 = 943.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.69/4,337.99 = 943.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.69x = 4,337.99 × 943.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.69x = 4,092,633.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,092,633.29/2,891.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.31

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