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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.60, 4,010.64 and 942.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.60, 4,010.64 and 942.24 is: 1,413.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.60 : 4,010.64 = 942.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.60/4,010.64 = 942.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.60x = 4,010.64 × 942.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.60x = 3,778,985.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,778,985.43/2,673.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.44

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