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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.78, 4,338.09 and 944.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.78, 4,338.09 and 944.46 is: 1,416.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.78 : 4,338.09 = 944.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.78/4,338.09 = 944.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.78x = 4,338.09 × 944.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.78x = 4,097,152.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,097,152.48/2,892.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.34

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