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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,917.58, 4,376.98 and 943.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,917.58, 4,376.98 and 943.32 is: 1,415.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,917.58 : 4,376.98 = 943.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,917.58/4,376.98 = 943.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,917.58x = 4,376.98 × 943.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,917.58x = 4,128,870.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,128,870.89/2,917.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.17

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