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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,694.54, 4,042.20 and 962.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,694.54, 4,042.20 and 962.76 is: 1,444.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,694.54 : 4,042.20 = 962.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,694.54/4,042.20 = 962.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,694.54x = 4,042.20 × 962.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,694.54x = 3,891,668.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,891,668.47/2,694.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.28

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