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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.19, 4,012.82 and 942.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.19, 4,012.82 and 942.60 is: 1,413.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.19 : 4,012.82 = 942.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.19/4,012.82 = 942.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.19x = 4,012.82 × 942.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.19x = 3,782,479.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,782,479.42/2,675.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.91

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