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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,479.08, 3,716.46 and 941.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,479.08, 3,716.46 and 941.16 is: 1,410.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,479.08 : 3,716.46 = 941.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,479.08/3,716.46 = 941.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,479.08x = 3,716.46 × 941.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,479.08x = 3,497,783.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,497,783.49/2,479.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.92

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