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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,696.83, 4,045.10 and 941.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,696.83, 4,045.10 and 941.29 is: 1,411.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,696.83 : 4,045.10 = 941.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,696.83/4,045.10 = 941.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,696.83x = 4,045.10 × 941.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,696.83x = 3,807,587.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,807,587.25/2,696.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.88

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