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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,889.54, 4,334.76 and 941.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,889.54, 4,334.76 and 941.29 is: 1,412.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,889.54 : 4,334.76 = 941.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,889.54/4,334.76 = 941.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,889.54x = 4,334.76 × 941.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,889.54x = 4,080,266.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,080,266.24/2,889.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.08

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