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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,281.74, 4,921.91 and 941.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,281.74, 4,921.91 and 941.12 is: 1,411.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,281.74 : 4,921.91 = 941.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,281.74/4,921.91 = 941.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,281.74x = 4,921.91 × 941.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,281.74x = 4,632,107.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,632,107.94/3,281.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.48

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