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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,941.36, 2,911.08 and 755.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,941.36, 2,911.08 and 755.96 is: 1,133.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,941.36 : 2,911.08 = 755.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,941.36/2,911.08 = 755.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,941.36x = 2,911.08 × 755.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,941.36x = 2,200,660.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,200,660.04/1,941.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.57

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