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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,930.74, 2,895.75 and 942.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,930.74, 2,895.75 and 942.57 is: 1,413.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,930.74 : 2,895.75 = 942.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,930.74/2,895.75 = 942.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,930.74x = 2,895.75 × 942.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,930.74x = 2,729,432.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,729,432.60/1,930.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.67

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