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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,916.95, 4,375.79 and 942.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,916.95, 4,375.79 and 942.64 is: 1,414.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,916.95 : 4,375.79 = 942.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,916.95/4,375.79 = 942.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,916.95x = 4,375.79 × 942.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,916.95x = 4,124,782.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,124,782.57/2,916.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.08

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