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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,790.68, 4,184.36 and 941.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,790.68, 4,184.36 and 941.34 is: 1,411.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,790.68 : 4,184.36 = 941.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,790.68/4,184.36 = 941.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,790.68x = 4,184.36 × 941.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,790.68x = 3,938,905.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,938,905.44/2,790.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.45

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