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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.89, 4,414.34 and 1,093.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.89, 4,414.34 and 1,093.97 is: 1,640.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.89 : 4,414.34 = 1,093.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.89/4,414.34 = 1,093.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.89x = 4,414.34 × 1,093.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.89x = 4,829,127.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,829,127.99/2,942.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.95

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