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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.25, 3,389.49 and 942.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.25, 3,389.49 and 942.57 is: 1,414.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.25 : 3,389.49 = 942.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.25/3,389.49 = 942.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.25x = 3,389.49 × 942.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.25x = 3,194,815.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,194,815.34/2,259.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.11

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