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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,941.80, 4,412.43 and 1,481.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,941.80, 4,412.43 and 1,481.91 is: 2,222.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,941.80 : 4,412.43 = 1,481.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,941.80/4,412.43 = 1,481.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,941.80x = 4,412.43 × 1,481.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,941.80x = 6,538,824.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,538,824.14/2,941.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.73

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