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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.03, 4,337.55 and 944.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.03, 4,337.55 and 944.22 is: 1,416.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.03 : 4,337.55 = 944.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.03/4,337.55 = 944.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.03x = 4,337.55 × 944.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.03x = 4,095,601.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,095,601.46/2,892.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.17

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