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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,895.78, 4,343.91 and 947.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,895.78, 4,343.91 and 947.94 is: 1,421.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,895.78 : 4,343.91 = 947.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,895.78/4,343.91 = 947.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,895.78x = 4,343.91 × 947.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,895.78x = 4,117,766.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,117,766.05/2,895.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.99

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