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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,789.32, 4,184.88 and 941.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,789.32, 4,184.88 and 941.28 is: 1,412.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,789.32 : 4,184.88 = 941.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,789.32/4,184.88 = 941.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,789.32x = 4,184.88 × 941.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,789.32x = 3,939,143.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,939,143.85/2,789.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.22

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