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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,894.94, 4,343.22 and 948.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,894.94, 4,343.22 and 948.51 is: 1,423.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,894.94 : 4,343.22 = 948.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,894.94/4,343.22 = 948.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,894.94x = 4,343.22 × 948.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,894.94x = 4,119,587.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,119,587.60/2,894.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.03

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