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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,479.33, 3,716.79 and 941.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,479.33, 3,716.79 and 941.41 is: 1,411.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,479.33 : 3,716.79 = 941.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,479.33/3,716.79 = 941.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,479.33x = 3,716.79 × 941.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,479.33x = 3,499,023.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,499,023.27/2,479.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.28

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