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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,941.27, 4,411.91 and 750.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,941.27, 4,411.91 and 750.02 is: 1,125.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,941.27 : 4,411.91 = 750.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,941.27/4,411.91 = 750.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,941.27x = 4,411.91 × 750.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,941.27x = 3,309,000.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,309,000.55/2,941.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.03

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