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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.92, 4,012.20 and 943.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.92, 4,012.20 and 943.52 is: 1,415.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.92 : 4,012.20 = 943.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.92/4,012.20 = 943.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.92x = 4,012.20 × 943.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.92x = 3,785,590.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,785,590.94/2,674.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.22

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