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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.72, 4,408.32 and 2,117.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.72, 4,408.32 and 2,117.12 is: 3,171.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.72 : 4,408.32 = 2,117.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.72/4,408.32 = 2,117.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.72x = 4,408.32 × 2,117.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.72x = 9,332,942.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,332,942.44/2,942.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.54

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