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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791.36, 4,185.48 and 941.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791.36, 4,185.48 and 941.50 is: 1,411.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791.36 : 4,185.48 = 941.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791.36/4,185.48 = 941.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791.36x = 4,185.48 × 941.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791.36x = 3,940,629.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,940,629.42/2,791.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.72

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