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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.41, 3,492.47 and 942.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.41, 3,492.47 and 942.33 is: 1,412.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.41 : 3,492.47 = 942.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.41/3,492.47 = 942.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.41x = 3,492.47 × 942.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.41x = 3,291,069.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,291,069.41/2,329.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.84

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