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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,889.34, 4,334.31 and 941.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,889.34, 4,334.31 and 941.09 is: 1,411.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,889.34 : 4,334.31 = 941.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,889.34/4,334.31 = 941.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,889.34x = 4,334.31 × 941.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,889.34x = 4,078,954.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,078,954.13/2,889.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.73

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