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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.41, 4,336.17 and 942.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.41, 4,336.17 and 942.55 is: 1,413.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.41 : 4,336.17 = 942.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.41/4,336.17 = 942.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.41x = 4,336.17 × 942.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.41x = 4,087,057.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,087,057.03/2,891.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.52

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