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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.70, 4,414.05 and 862.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.70, 4,414.05 and 862.62 is: 1,293.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.70 : 4,414.05 = 862.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.70/4,414.05 = 862.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.70x = 4,414.05 × 862.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.70x = 3,807,647.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,807,647.81/2,942.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.93

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