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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,914.97, 4,373.31 and 940.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,914.97, 4,373.31 and 940.56 is: 1,411.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,914.97 : 4,373.31 = 940.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,914.97/4,373.31 = 940.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,914.97x = 4,373.31 × 940.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,914.97x = 4,113,366.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,113,366.89/2,914.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.12

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