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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.12, 3,751 and 941.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.12, 3,751 and 941.06 is: 1,411.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.12 : 3,751 = 941.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.12/3,751 = 941.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.12x = 3,751 × 941.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.12x = 3,529,916.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,529,916.06/2,501.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.33

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