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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.96, 4,338.99 and 945.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.96, 4,338.99 and 945.15 is: 1,417.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.96 : 4,338.99 = 945.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.96/4,338.99 = 945.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.96x = 4,338.99 × 945.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.96x = 4,100,996.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,100,996.40/2,892.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.58

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