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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.94, 3,492.08 and 942.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.94, 3,492.08 and 942.94 is: 1,413.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.94 : 3,492.08 = 942.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.94/3,492.08 = 942.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.94x = 3,492.08 × 942.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.94x = 3,292,821.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,292,821.92/2,328.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.87

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