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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675, 4,012.85 and 943.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675, 4,012.85 and 943.22 is: 1,414.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675 : 4,012.85 = 943.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675/4,012.85 = 943.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675x = 4,012.85 × 943.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675x = 3,785,000.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,785,000.38/2,675
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.95

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