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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.74, 4,339.49 and 944.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.74, 4,339.49 and 944.30 is: 1,416.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.74 : 4,339.49 = 944.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.74/4,339.49 = 944.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.74x = 4,339.49 × 944.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.74x = 4,097,761.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,097,761.07/2,892.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.57

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