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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,789.69, 4,184.91 and 941.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,789.69, 4,184.91 and 941.33 is: 1,412.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,789.69 : 4,184.91 = 941.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,789.69/4,184.91 = 941.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,789.69x = 4,184.91 × 941.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,789.69x = 3,939,360.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,939,360.41/2,789.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.12

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