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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.34, 3,169.39 and 941.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.34, 3,169.39 and 941.54 is: 1,412.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.34 : 3,169.39 = 941.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.34/3,169.39 = 941.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.34x = 3,169.39 × 941.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.34x = 2,984,089.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,984,089.26/2,112.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.70

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