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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.88, 4,059.72 and 1,763.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.88, 4,059.72 and 1,763.52 is: 2,432.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.88 : 4,059.72 = 1,763.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.88/4,059.72 = 1,763.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.88x = 4,059.72 × 1,763.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.88x = 7,159,397.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,159,397.41/2,942.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432.79

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