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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.56, 3,492.96 and 942.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.56, 3,492.96 and 942.95 is: 1,413.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.56 : 3,492.96 = 942.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.56/3,492.96 = 942.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.56x = 3,492.96 × 942.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.56x = 3,293,669.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,293,669.17/2,329.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.86

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