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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,916.23, 4,375.20 and 941.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,916.23, 4,375.20 and 941.82 is: 1,413.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,916.23 : 4,375.20 = 941.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,916.23/4,375.20 = 941.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,916.23x = 4,375.20 × 941.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,916.23x = 4,120,634.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,120,634.46/2,916.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.00

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