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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,941.78, 4,413.75 and 1,210.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,941.78, 4,413.75 and 1,210.54 is: 1,816.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,941.78 : 4,413.75 = 1,210.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,941.78/4,413.75 = 1,210.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,941.78x = 4,413.75 × 1,210.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,941.78x = 5,343,020.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,343,020.93/2,941.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.25

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