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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.77, 4,339.17 and 945.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.77, 4,339.17 and 945.14 is: 1,417.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.77 : 4,339.17 = 945.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.77/4,339.17 = 945.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.77x = 4,339.17 × 945.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.77x = 4,101,123.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,101,123.13/2,892.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.71

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