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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.98, 4,334.07 and 941.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.98, 4,334.07 and 941.02 is: 1,411.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.98 : 4,334.07 = 941.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.98/4,334.07 = 941.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.98x = 4,334.07 × 941.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.98x = 4,078,446.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,078,446.55/2,888.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.73

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