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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.02, 3,495.81 and 942.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.02, 3,495.81 and 942.60 is: 1,414.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.02 : 3,495.81 = 942.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.02/3,495.81 = 942.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.02x = 3,495.81 × 942.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.02x = 3,295,150.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,295,150.51/2,330.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.22

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