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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.28, 4,062.72 and 1,896.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.28, 4,062.72 and 1,896.12 is: 2,618.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.28 : 4,062.72 = 1,896.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.28/4,062.72 = 1,896.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.28x = 4,062.72 × 1,896.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.28x = 7,703,404.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,703,404.65/2,942.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,618.18

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