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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.16, 4,011.02 and 942.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.16, 4,011.02 and 942.60 is: 1,414.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.16 : 4,011.02 = 942.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.16/4,011.02 = 942.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.16x = 4,011.02 × 942.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.16x = 3,780,787.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,780,787.45/2,673.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.35

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