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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.41, 4,413.39 and 1,382.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.41, 4,413.39 and 1,382.75 is: 2,074.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.41 : 4,413.39 = 1,382.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.41/4,413.39 = 1,382.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.41x = 4,413.39 × 1,382.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.41x = 6,102,629.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,102,629.15/2,942.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074.02

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