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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.39, 3,722.07 and 942.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.39, 3,722.07 and 942.39 is: 1,413.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.39 : 3,722.07 = 942.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.39/3,722.07 = 942.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.39x = 3,722.07 × 942.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.39x = 3,507,641.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,507,641.55/2,481.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.58

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