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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,942.20, 2,913.72 and 901.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,942.20, 2,913.72 and 901.44 is: 1,352.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,942.20 : 2,913.72 = 901.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,942.20/2,913.72 = 901.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,942.20x = 2,913.72 × 901.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,942.20x = 2,626,543.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,626,543.76/1,942.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.35

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