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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.48, 3,263.52 and 942.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.48, 3,263.52 and 942.96 is: 1,414.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.48 : 3,263.52 = 942.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.48/3,263.52 = 942.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.48x = 3,263.52 × 942.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.48x = 3,077,368.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,077,368.82/2,175.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.57

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