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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.24, 2,141.28 and 941.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.24, 2,141.28 and 941.80 is: 1,410.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.24 : 2,141.28 = 941.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.24/2,141.28 = 941.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.24x = 2,141.28 × 941.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.24x = 2,016,657.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,016,657.50/1,430.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.01

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