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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791.11, 4,187.30 and 942.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791.11, 4,187.30 and 942.18 is: 1,413.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791.11 : 4,187.30 = 942.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791.11/4,187.30 = 942.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791.11x = 4,187.30 × 942.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791.11x = 3,945,190.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,945,190.31/2,791.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.48

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