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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.33, 4,060.53 and 1,822.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.33, 4,060.53 and 1,822.91 is: 2,515.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.33 : 4,060.53 = 1,822.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.33/4,060.53 = 1,822.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.33x = 4,060.53 × 1,822.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.33x = 7,401,960.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,401,960.44/2,942.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,515.68

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