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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.80, 4,414.20 and 2,748.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.80, 4,414.20 and 2,748.40 is: 4,122.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.80 : 4,414.20 = 2,748.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.80/4,414.20 = 2,748.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.80x = 4,414.20 × 2,748.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.80x = 12,131,987.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,131,987.28/2,942.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,122.60

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