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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,941.74, 4,410.59 and 1,091.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,941.74, 4,410.59 and 1,091.86 is: 1,637.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,941.74 : 4,410.59 = 1,091.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,941.74/4,410.59 = 1,091.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,941.74x = 4,410.59 × 1,091.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,941.74x = 4,815,746.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,815,746.80/2,941.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.04

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