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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.95, 3,056.62 and 942.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.95, 3,056.62 and 942.22 is: 1,413.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.95 : 3,056.62 = 942.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.95/3,056.62 = 942.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.95x = 3,056.62 × 942.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.95x = 2,880,008.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,880,008.50/2,037.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.19

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