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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,815.17, 4,222.72 and 941.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,815.17, 4,222.72 and 941.20 is: 1,411.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,815.17 : 4,222.72 = 941.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,815.17/4,222.72 = 941.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,815.17x = 4,222.72 × 941.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,815.17x = 3,974,424.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,974,424.06/2,815.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.79

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