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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,790.56, 4,186.23 and 942.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,790.56, 4,186.23 and 942.20 is: 1,413.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,790.56 : 4,186.23 = 942.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,790.56/4,186.23 = 942.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,790.56x = 4,186.23 × 942.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,790.56x = 3,944,261.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,944,261.20/2,790.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.43

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