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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.33, 4,411.34 and 2,536.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.33, 4,411.34 and 2,536.25 is: 3,802.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.33 : 4,411.34 = 2,536.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.33/4,411.34 = 2,536.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.33x = 4,411.34 × 2,536.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.33x = 11,188,248.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,188,248.39/2,942.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.51

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