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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.89, 3,263.83 and 942.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.89, 3,263.83 and 942.66 is: 1,413.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.89 : 3,263.83 = 942.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.89/3,263.83 = 942.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.89x = 3,263.83 × 942.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.89x = 3,076,679.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,076,679.63/2,175.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.99

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