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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.91, 3,261.36 and 941.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.91, 3,261.36 and 941.52 is: 1,412.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.91 : 3,261.36 = 941.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.91/3,261.36 = 941.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.91x = 3,261.36 × 941.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.91x = 3,070,630.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,070,630.96/2,173.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.50

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