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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,608.18, 3,911.22 and 941.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,608.18, 3,911.22 and 941.83 is: 1,412.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,608.18 : 3,911.22 = 941.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,608.18/3,911.22 = 941.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,608.18x = 3,911.22 × 941.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,608.18x = 3,683,704.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,683,704.33/2,608.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.37

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