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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.08, 4,338.53 and 943.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.08, 4,338.53 and 943.82 is: 1,415.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.08 : 4,338.53 = 943.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.08/4,338.53 = 943.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.08x = 4,338.53 × 943.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.08x = 4,094,786.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,094,786.67/2,892.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.86

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