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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.82, 4,337.73 and 944.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.82, 4,337.73 and 944.22 is: 1,416.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.82 : 4,337.73 = 944.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.82/4,337.73 = 944.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.82x = 4,337.73 × 944.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.82x = 4,095,771.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,095,771.42/2,891.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.33

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