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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.52, 4,010.40 and 942.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.52, 4,010.40 and 942.84 is: 1,413.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.52 : 4,010.40 = 942.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.52/4,010.40 = 942.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.52x = 4,010.40 × 942.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.52x = 3,781,165.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,781,165.54/2,675.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.25

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