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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.24, 3,751.34 and 941.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.24, 3,751.34 and 941.21 is: 1,411.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.24 : 3,751.34 = 941.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.24/3,751.34 = 941.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.24x = 3,751.34 × 941.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.24x = 3,530,786.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,530,786.70/2,501.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.61

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