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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.06, 3,493.82 and 942.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.06, 3,493.82 and 942.26 is: 1,412.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.06 : 3,493.82 = 942.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.06/3,493.82 = 942.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.06x = 3,493.82 × 942.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.06x = 3,292,086.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,292,086.83/2,330.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.88

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