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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.03, 4,410.73 and 2,014.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.03, 4,410.73 and 2,014.78 is: 3,020.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.03 : 4,410.73 = 2,014.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.03/4,410.73 = 2,014.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.03x = 4,410.73 × 2,014.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.03x = 8,886,650.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,886,650.59/2,942.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.58

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