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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.76, 4,405.60 and 2,291.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.76, 4,405.60 and 2,291.52 is: 3,430.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.76 : 4,405.60 = 2,291.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.76/4,405.60 = 2,291.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.76x = 4,405.60 × 2,291.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.76x = 10,095,520.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,095,520.51/2,942.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.63

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