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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,789.97, 4,185.15 and 941.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,789.97, 4,185.15 and 941.07 is: 1,411.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,789.97 : 4,185.15 = 941.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,789.97/4,185.15 = 941.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,789.97x = 4,185.15 × 941.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,789.97x = 3,938,519.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,938,519.11/2,789.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.67

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