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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.82, 4,338.77 and 944.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.82, 4,338.77 and 944.03 is: 1,416.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.82 : 4,338.77 = 944.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.82/4,338.77 = 944.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.82x = 4,338.77 × 944.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.82x = 4,095,902.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,095,902.63/2,891.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.38

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