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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,941.93, 2,912.91 and 831.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,941.93, 2,912.91 and 831.18 is: 1,246.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,941.93 : 2,912.91 = 831.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,941.93/2,912.91 = 831.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,941.93x = 2,912.91 × 831.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,941.93x = 2,421,152.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,421,152.53/1,941.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.78

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