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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.61, 2,139.59 and 941.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.61, 2,139.59 and 941.01 is: 1,410.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.61 : 2,139.59 = 941.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.61/2,139.59 = 941.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.61x = 2,139.59 × 941.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.61x = 2,013,375.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013,375.59/1,427.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.31

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