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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.41, 4,337.65 and 944.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.41, 4,337.65 and 944.16 is: 1,415.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.41 : 4,337.65 = 944.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.41/4,337.65 = 944.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.41x = 4,337.65 × 944.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.41x = 4,095,420.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,095,420.54/2,892.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.92

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