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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.15, 3,263.29 and 942.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.15, 3,263.29 and 942.27 is: 1,413.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.15 : 3,263.29 = 942.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.15/3,263.29 = 942.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.15x = 3,263.29 × 942.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.15x = 3,074,910.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,074,910.15/2,175.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.65

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