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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,889.30, 4,334.37 and 941.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,889.30, 4,334.37 and 941.02 is: 1,411.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,889.30 : 4,334.37 = 941.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,889.30/4,334.37 = 941.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,889.30x = 4,334.37 × 941.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,889.30x = 4,078,728.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,078,728.86/2,889.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.67

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