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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,943.42, 4,416.85 and 1,095.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,943.42, 4,416.85 and 1,095.82 is: 1,644.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,943.42 : 4,416.85 = 1,095.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,943.42/4,416.85 = 1,095.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,943.42x = 4,416.85 × 1,095.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,943.42x = 4,840,062.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,840,062.89/2,943.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.37

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