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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,893.72, 4,339.60 and 945.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,893.72, 4,339.60 and 945.44 is: 1,417.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,893.72 : 4,339.60 = 945.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,893.72/4,339.60 = 945.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,893.72x = 4,339.60 × 945.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,893.72x = 4,102,831.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,102,831.42/2,893.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.84

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