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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.06, 4,337.64 and 944.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.06, 4,337.64 and 944.73 is: 1,416.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.06 : 4,337.64 = 944.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.06/4,337.64 = 944.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.06x = 4,337.64 × 944.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.06x = 4,097,898.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,097,898.64/2,892.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.95

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