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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,941.51, 4,412.32 and 968.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,941.51, 4,412.32 and 968.54 is: 1,452.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,941.51 : 4,412.32 = 968.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,941.51/4,412.32 = 968.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,941.51x = 4,412.32 × 968.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,941.51x = 4,273,508.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,273,508.75/2,941.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.83

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