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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.40, 3,751.08 and 942.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.40, 3,751.08 and 942.16 is: 1,412.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.40 : 3,751.08 = 942.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.40/3,751.08 = 942.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.40x = 3,751.08 × 942.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.40x = 3,534,117.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,534,117.53/2,502.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.29

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