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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,942.01, 2,912.33 and 625.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,942.01, 2,912.33 and 625.71 is: 938.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,942.01 : 2,912.33 = 625.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,942.01/2,912.33 = 625.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,942.01x = 2,912.33 × 625.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,942.01x = 1,822,273.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822,273.22/1,942.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.34

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