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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.22, 3,752.29 and 941.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.22, 3,752.29 and 941.42 is: 1,411.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.22 : 3,752.29 = 941.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.22/3,752.29 = 941.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.22x = 3,752.29 × 941.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.22x = 3,532,459.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,532,459.74/2,502.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.73

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