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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.26, 3,264.40 and 942.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.26, 3,264.40 and 942.03 is: 1,413.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.26 : 3,264.40 = 942.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.26/3,264.40 = 942.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.26x = 3,264.40 × 942.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.26x = 3,075,163.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,075,163.91/2,175.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.70

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