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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.15, 4,337.55 and 943.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.15, 4,337.55 and 943.29 is: 1,414.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.15 : 4,337.55 = 943.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.15/4,337.55 = 943.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.15x = 4,337.55 × 943.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.15x = 4,091,567.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,091,567.54/2,892.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.71

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