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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.68, 4,339.70 and 944.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.68, 4,339.70 and 944.88 is: 1,417.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.68 : 4,339.70 = 944.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.68/4,339.70 = 944.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.68x = 4,339.70 × 944.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.68x = 4,100,495.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,100,495.74/2,892.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.54

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