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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.46, 4,433.96 and 2,433.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.46, 4,433.96 and 2,433.90 is: 3,667.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.46 : 4,433.96 = 2,433.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.46/4,433.96 = 2,433.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.46x = 4,433.96 × 2,433.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.46x = 10,791,803.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,791,803.07/2,942.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.61

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