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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,697.08, 4,045.48 and 941.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,697.08, 4,045.48 and 941.54 is: 1,412.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,697.08 : 4,045.48 = 941.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,697.08/4,045.48 = 941.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,697.08x = 4,045.48 × 941.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,697.08x = 3,808,958.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,808,958.66/2,697.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.26

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