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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,790.92, 4,186.44 and 941.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,790.92, 4,186.44 and 941.96 is: 1,412.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,790.92 : 4,186.44 = 941.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,790.92/4,186.44 = 941.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,790.92x = 4,186.44 × 941.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,790.92x = 3,943,459.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,943,459.02/2,790.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.96

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