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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.16, 4,010.40 and 942.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.16, 4,010.40 and 942.38 is: 1,413.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.16 : 4,010.40 = 942.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.16/4,010.40 = 942.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.16x = 4,010.40 × 942.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.16x = 3,779,320.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,779,320.75/2,674.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.27

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