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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,941.81, 4,412.73 and 994.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,941.81, 4,412.73 and 994.03 is: 1,491.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,941.81 : 4,412.73 = 994.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,941.81/4,412.73 = 994.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,941.81x = 4,412.73 × 994.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,941.81x = 4,386,386.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,386,386.00/2,941.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.05

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