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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,941.66, 2,911.14 and 901.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,941.66, 2,911.14 and 901.08 is: 1,350.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,941.66 : 2,911.14 = 901.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,941.66/2,911.14 = 901.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,941.66x = 2,911.14 × 901.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,941.66x = 2,623,170.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,623,170.03/1,941.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.99

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