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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.76, 4,337.72 and 943.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.76, 4,337.72 and 943.92 is: 1,415.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.76 : 4,337.72 = 943.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.76/4,337.72 = 943.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.76x = 4,337.72 × 943.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.76x = 4,094,460.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,094,460.66/2,891.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.91

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