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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,941.63, 4,410.65 and 1,251.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,941.63, 4,410.65 and 1,251.05 is: 1,875.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,941.63 : 4,410.65 = 1,251.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,941.63/4,410.65 = 1,251.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,941.63x = 4,410.65 × 1,251.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,941.63x = 5,517,924.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,517,924.76/2,941.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.80

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