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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.80, 4,337.88 and 944.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.80, 4,337.88 and 944.02 is: 1,416.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.80 : 4,337.88 = 944.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.80/4,337.88 = 944.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.80x = 4,337.88 × 944.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.80x = 4,095,045.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,095,045.48/2,891.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.09

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