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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791.06, 4,185.82 and 941.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791.06, 4,185.82 and 941.78 is: 1,412.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791.06 : 4,185.82 = 941.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791.06/4,185.82 = 941.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791.06x = 4,185.82 × 941.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791.06x = 3,942,121.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,942,121.56/2,791.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.41

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