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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,889.85, 4,335.15 and 941.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,889.85, 4,335.15 and 941.39 is: 1,412.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,889.85 : 4,335.15 = 941.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,889.85/4,335.15 = 941.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,889.85x = 4,335.15 × 941.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,889.85x = 4,081,066.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,081,066.86/2,889.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.21

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