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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.99, 4,060.99 and 1,747.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.99, 4,060.99 and 1,747.55 is: 2,411.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.99 : 4,060.99 = 1,747.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.99/4,060.99 = 1,747.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.99x = 4,060.99 × 1,747.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.99x = 7,096,758.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,096,758.40/2,942.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,411.42

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