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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913.41, 4,370.36 and 1,181.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913.41, 4,370.36 and 1,181.81 is: 1,772.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913.41 : 4,370.36 = 1,181.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913.41/4,370.36 = 1,181.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913.41x = 4,370.36 × 1,181.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913.41x = 5,164,929.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,164,929.24/2,913.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.81

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