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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,925.42, 4,387.06 and 1,281.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,925.42, 4,387.06 and 1,281.12 is: 1,921.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,925.42 : 4,387.06 = 1,281.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,925.42/4,387.06 = 1,281.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,925.42x = 4,387.06 × 1,281.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,925.42x = 5,620,350.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,620,350.31/2,925.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.21

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