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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,697.35, 4,044.91 and 941.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,697.35, 4,044.91 and 941.98 is: 1,412.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,697.35 : 4,044.91 = 941.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,697.35/4,044.91 = 941.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,697.35x = 4,044.91 × 941.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,697.35x = 3,810,224.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,810,224.32/2,697.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.58

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