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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.93, 4,081.88 and 941.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.93, 4,081.88 and 941.90 is: 1,413.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.93 : 4,081.88 = 941.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.93/4,081.88 = 941.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.93x = 4,081.88 × 941.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.93x = 3,844,704.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,844,704.72/2,720.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.01

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