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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.74, 3,604.14 and 842.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.74, 3,604.14 and 842.68 is: 1,264.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.74 : 3,604.14 = 842.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.74/3,604.14 = 842.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.74x = 3,604.14 × 842.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.74x = 3,037,136.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,037,136.70/2,402.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.03

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