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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,479.83, 3,717.54 and 941.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,479.83, 3,717.54 and 941.91 is: 1,412.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,479.83 : 3,717.54 = 941.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,479.83/3,717.54 = 941.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,479.83x = 3,717.54 × 941.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,479.83x = 3,501,588.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,501,588.10/2,479.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.03

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