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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,917.75, 4,376.94 and 943.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,917.75, 4,376.94 and 943.24 is: 1,414.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,917.75 : 4,376.94 = 943.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,917.75/4,376.94 = 943.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,917.75x = 4,376.94 × 943.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,917.75x = 4,128,504.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,128,504.89/2,917.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.96

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