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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.77, 4,339.17 and 944.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.77, 4,339.17 and 944.99 is: 1,417.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.77 : 4,339.17 = 944.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.77/4,339.17 = 944.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.77x = 4,339.17 × 944.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.77x = 4,100,450.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,100,450.56/2,892.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.48

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