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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.42, 4,339.08 and 944.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.42, 4,339.08 and 944.19 is: 1,416.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.42 : 4,339.08 = 944.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.42/4,339.08 = 944.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.42x = 4,339.08 × 944.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.42x = 4,096,915.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,096,915.95/2,892.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.43

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