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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.54, 3,054.17 and 942.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.54, 3,054.17 and 942.62 is: 1,412.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.54 : 3,054.17 = 942.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.54/3,054.17 = 942.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.54x = 3,054.17 × 942.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.54x = 2,878,909.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,878,909.38/2,037.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.94

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