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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,942.70, 2,913.90 and 1,118.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,942.70, 2,913.90 and 1,118.38 is: 1,677.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,942.70 : 2,913.90 = 1,118.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,942.70/2,913.90 = 1,118.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,942.70x = 2,913.90 × 1,118.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,942.70x = 3,258,847.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,258,847.48/1,942.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.48

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