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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.52, 4,060.98 and 1,763.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.52, 4,060.98 and 1,763.70 is: 2,434.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.52 : 4,060.98 = 1,763.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.52/4,060.98 = 1,763.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.52x = 4,060.98 × 1,763.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.52x = 7,162,350.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,162,350.43/2,942.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.09

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