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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.81, 4,339.08 and 944.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.81, 4,339.08 and 944.76 is: 1,417.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.81 : 4,339.08 = 944.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.81/4,339.08 = 944.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.81x = 4,339.08 × 944.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.81x = 4,099,389.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,099,389.22/2,892.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.10

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