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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.78, 4,009.95 and 942.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.78, 4,009.95 and 942.18 is: 1,413.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.78 : 4,009.95 = 942.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.78/4,009.95 = 942.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.78x = 4,009.95 × 942.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.78x = 3,778,094.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,778,094.69/2,673.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.02

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