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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.74, 4,063.58 and 2,002.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.74, 4,063.58 and 2,002.03 is: 2,764.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.74 : 4,063.58 = 2,002.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.74/4,063.58 = 2,002.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.74x = 4,063.58 × 2,002.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.74x = 8,135,407.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,135,407.67/2,942.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.57

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