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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,941.88, 4,412.69 and 861.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,941.88, 4,412.69 and 861.80 is: 1,292.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,941.88 : 4,412.69 = 861.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,941.88/4,412.69 = 861.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,941.88x = 4,412.69 × 861.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,941.88x = 3,802,851.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,802,851.93/2,941.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.66

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