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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,916.09, 4,374.69 and 942.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,916.09, 4,374.69 and 942.25 is: 1,413.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,916.09 : 4,374.69 = 942.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,916.09/4,374.69 = 942.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,916.09x = 4,374.69 × 942.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,916.09x = 4,122,051.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,122,051.65/2,916.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.55

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