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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,893.53, 4,340.28 and 945.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,893.53, 4,340.28 and 945.72 is: 1,418.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,893.53 : 4,340.28 = 945.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,893.53/4,340.28 = 945.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,893.53x = 4,340.28 × 945.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,893.53x = 4,104,689.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,104,689.60/2,893.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.58

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