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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.60, 4,009.68 and 942

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.60, 4,009.68 and 942 is: 1,412.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.60 : 4,009.68 = 942 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.60/4,009.68 = 942/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.60x = 4,009.68 × 942
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.60x = 3,777,118.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,777,118.56/2,673.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.75

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