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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.08, 4,011.50 and 942.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.08, 4,011.50 and 942.92 is: 1,413.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.08 : 4,011.50 = 942.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.08/4,011.50 = 942.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.08x = 4,011.50 × 942.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.08x = 3,782,523.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,782,523.58/2,675.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.99

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