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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.67, 4,008.96 and 941.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.67, 4,008.96 and 941.25 is: 1,411.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.67 : 4,008.96 = 941.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.67/4,008.96 = 941.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.67x = 4,008.96 × 941.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.67x = 3,773,433.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,773,433.60/2,672.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.86

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