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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,790.54, 4,184.58 and 941.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,790.54, 4,184.58 and 941.31 is: 1,411.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,790.54 : 4,184.58 = 941.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,790.54/4,184.58 = 941.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,790.54x = 4,184.58 × 941.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,790.54x = 3,938,987.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,938,987.00/2,790.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.55

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