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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,893.30, 4,339.47 and 945.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,893.30, 4,339.47 and 945.02 is: 1,417.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,893.30 : 4,339.47 = 945.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,893.30/4,339.47 = 945.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,893.30x = 4,339.47 × 945.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,893.30x = 4,100,885.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,100,885.94/2,893.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.37

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