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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.64, 4,413.96 and 1,211.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.64, 4,413.96 and 1,211.28 is: 1,816.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.64 : 4,413.96 = 1,211.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.64/4,413.96 = 1,211.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.64x = 4,413.96 × 1,211.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.64x = 5,346,541.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,346,541.47/2,942.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.92

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