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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,893.88, 4,337.76 and 945.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,893.88, 4,337.76 and 945.56 is: 1,417.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,893.88 : 4,337.76 = 945.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,893.88/4,337.76 = 945.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,893.88x = 4,337.76 × 945.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,893.88x = 4,101,612.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,101,612.35/2,893.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.34

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