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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,867.38, 2,797.08 and 941.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,867.38, 2,797.08 and 941.41 is: 1,410.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,867.38 : 2,797.08 = 941.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,867.38/2,797.08 = 941.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,867.38x = 2,797.08 × 941.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,867.38x = 2,633,199.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,199.08/1,867.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.10

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