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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.76, 4,338.23 and 943.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.76, 4,338.23 and 943.44 is: 1,415.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.76 : 4,338.23 = 943.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.76/4,338.23 = 943.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.76x = 4,338.23 × 943.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.76x = 4,092,854.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,092,854.99/2,891.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.35

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