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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,058.66, 4,222.83 and 1,941.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,058.66, 4,222.83 and 1,941.22 is: 2,680.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,058.66 : 4,222.83 = 1,941.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,058.66/4,222.83 = 1,941.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,058.66x = 4,222.83 × 1,941.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,058.66x = 8,197,442.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,197,442.05/3,058.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,680.08

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