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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.01, 4,337.06 and 942.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.01, 4,337.06 and 942.69 is: 1,414.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.01 : 4,337.06 = 942.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.01/4,337.06 = 942.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.01x = 4,337.06 × 942.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.01x = 4,088,498.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,088,498.38/2,891.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.21

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