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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.03, 4,412.23 and 1,094.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.03, 4,412.23 and 1,094.02 is: 1,640.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.03 : 4,412.23 = 1,094.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.03/4,412.23 = 1,094.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.03x = 4,412.23 × 1,094.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.03x = 4,827,067.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,827,067.86/2,942.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.73

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