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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,916.53, 4,375.44 and 942.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,916.53, 4,375.44 and 942.15 is: 1,413.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,916.53 : 4,375.44 = 942.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,916.53/4,375.44 = 942.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,916.53x = 4,375.44 × 942.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,916.53x = 4,122,320.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,122,320.80/2,916.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.44

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