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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,941.71, 4,413.59 and 1,844.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,941.71, 4,413.59 and 1,844.78 is: 2,767.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,941.71 : 4,413.59 = 1,844.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,941.71/4,413.59 = 1,844.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,941.71x = 4,413.59 × 1,844.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,941.71x = 8,142,071.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,142,071.27/2,941.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.80

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