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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.47, 4,013.20 and 942.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.47, 4,013.20 and 942.88 is: 1,414.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.47 : 4,013.20 = 942.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.47/4,013.20 = 942.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.47x = 4,013.20 × 942.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.47x = 3,783,945.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,783,945.95/2,675.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.31

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