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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.28, 4,414.68 and 1,094.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.28, 4,414.68 and 1,094.76 is: 1,642.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.28 : 4,414.68 = 1,094.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.28/4,414.68 = 1,094.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.28x = 4,414.68 × 1,094.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.28x = 4,833,015.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,833,015.08/2,942.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.61

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