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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,697.36, 4,047.01 and 942.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,697.36, 4,047.01 and 942.62 is: 1,414.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,697.36 : 4,047.01 = 942.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,697.36/4,047.01 = 942.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,697.36x = 4,047.01 × 942.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,697.36x = 3,814,792.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,814,792.57/2,697.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.27

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