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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.94, 3,752.33 and 942.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.94, 3,752.33 and 942.10 is: 1,412.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.94 : 3,752.33 = 942.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.94/3,752.33 = 942.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.94x = 3,752.33 × 942.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.94x = 3,535,056.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,535,056.00/2,501.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.93

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