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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,895.28, 4,343.16 and 947.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,895.28, 4,343.16 and 947.44 is: 1,421.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,895.28 : 4,343.16 = 947.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,895.28/4,343.16 = 947.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,895.28x = 4,343.16 × 947.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,895.28x = 4,114,883.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,114,883.51/2,895.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.24

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