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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791.48, 4,184.30 and 941.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791.48, 4,184.30 and 941.95 is: 1,411.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791.48 : 4,184.30 = 941.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791.48/4,184.30 = 941.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791.48x = 4,184.30 × 941.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791.48x = 3,941,410.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,941,410.67/2,791.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.95

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