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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,889.92, 4,335.33 and 941.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,889.92, 4,335.33 and 941.67 is: 1,412.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,889.92 : 4,335.33 = 941.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,889.92/4,335.33 = 941.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,889.92x = 4,335.33 × 941.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,889.92x = 4,082,450.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,082,450.20/2,889.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.65

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