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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.76, 4,064.94 and 2,061.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.76, 4,064.94 and 2,061.48 is: 2,847.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.76 : 4,064.94 = 2,061.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.76/4,064.94 = 2,061.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.76x = 4,064.94 × 2,061.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.76x = 8,379,792.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,379,792.51/2,942.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.60

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