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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.04, 4,058.34 and 1,762.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.04, 4,058.34 and 1,762.44 is: 2,431.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.04 : 4,058.34 = 1,762.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.04/4,058.34 = 1,762.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.04x = 4,058.34 × 1,762.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.04x = 7,152,580.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,152,580.75/2,942.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,431.16

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