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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,941.45, 4,412.58 and 1,092.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,941.45, 4,412.58 and 1,092.41 is: 1,638.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,941.45 : 4,412.58 = 1,092.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,941.45/4,412.58 = 1,092.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,941.45x = 4,412.58 × 1,092.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,941.45x = 4,820,318.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,820,318.99/2,941.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.76

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