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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,697.33, 4,045.84 and 941.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,697.33, 4,045.84 and 941.79 is: 1,412.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,697.33 : 4,045.84 = 941.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,697.33/4,045.84 = 941.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,697.33x = 4,045.84 × 941.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,697.33x = 3,810,331.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,810,331.65/2,697.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.63

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