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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.02, 3,259.80 and 941.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.02, 3,259.80 and 941.08 is: 1,410.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.02 : 3,259.80 = 941.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.02/3,259.80 = 941.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.02x = 3,259.80 × 941.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.02x = 3,067,732.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,067,732.58/2,175.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.44

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