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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,889.27, 4,334.58 and 941.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,889.27, 4,334.58 and 941.63 is: 1,412.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,889.27 : 4,334.58 = 941.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,889.27/4,334.58 = 941.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,889.27x = 4,334.58 × 941.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,889.27x = 4,081,548.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,081,548.89/2,889.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.66

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