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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.28, 4,009.92 and 942.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.28, 4,009.92 and 942.04 is: 1,413.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.28 : 4,009.92 = 942.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.28/4,009.92 = 942.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.28x = 4,009.92 × 942.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.28x = 3,777,505.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,777,505.04/2,673.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.06

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