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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,889.86, 4,334.36 and 941.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,889.86, 4,334.36 and 941.84 is: 1,412.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,889.86 : 4,334.36 = 941.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,889.86/4,334.36 = 941.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,889.86x = 4,334.36 × 941.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,889.86x = 4,082,273.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,082,273.62/2,889.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.62

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