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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,697.68, 4,046.35 and 942.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,697.68, 4,046.35 and 942.56 is: 1,413.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,697.68 : 4,046.35 = 942.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,697.68/4,046.35 = 942.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,697.68x = 4,046.35 × 942.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,697.68x = 3,813,927.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,813,927.66/2,697.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.78

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