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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.83, 4,412.09 and 2,536.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.83, 4,412.09 and 2,536.75 is: 3,803.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.83 : 4,412.09 = 2,536.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.83/4,412.09 = 2,536.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.83x = 4,412.09 × 2,536.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.83x = 11,192,356.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,192,356.62/2,942.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.26

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