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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.27, 4,406.69 and 1,404.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.27, 4,406.69 and 1,404.35 is: 2,103.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.27 : 4,406.69 = 1,404.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.27/4,406.69 = 1,404.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.27x = 4,406.69 × 1,404.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.27x = 6,188,528.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,188,528.08/2,942.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.32

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