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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.65, 4,060.24 and 1,763.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.65, 4,060.24 and 1,763.29 is: 2,432.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.65 : 4,060.24 = 1,763.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.65/4,060.24 = 1,763.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.65x = 4,060.24 × 1,763.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.65x = 7,159,380.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,159,380.59/2,942.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432.97

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