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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.60, 3,054.26 and 942.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.60, 3,054.26 and 942.68 is: 1,413.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.60 : 3,054.26 = 942.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.60/3,054.26 = 942.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.60x = 3,054.26 × 942.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.60x = 2,879,189.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,879,189.82/2,037.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.03

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