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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.94, 4,410.12 and 1,844.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.94, 4,410.12 and 1,844.16 is: 2,763.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.94 : 4,410.12 = 1,844.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.94/4,410.12 = 1,844.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.94x = 4,410.12 × 1,844.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.94x = 8,132,966.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,132,966.90/2,942.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,763.55

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