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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.00, 4,337.08 and 943.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.00, 4,337.08 and 943.75 is: 1,415.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.00 : 4,337.08 = 943.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.00/4,337.08 = 943.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.00x = 4,337.08 × 943.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.00x = 4,093,122.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,093,122.31/2,892.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.32

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