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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,889.87, 4,335.60 and 941.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,889.87, 4,335.60 and 941.82 is: 1,412.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,889.87 : 4,335.60 = 941.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,889.87/4,335.60 = 941.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,889.87x = 4,335.60 × 941.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,889.87x = 4,083,354.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,083,354.79/2,889.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.99

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