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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.97, 3,634.27 and 941.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.97, 3,634.27 and 941.25 is: 1,412.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.97 : 3,634.27 = 941.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.97/3,634.27 = 941.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.97x = 3,634.27 × 941.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.97x = 3,420,756.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,420,756.64/2,421.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.39

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