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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,022.40, 4,533.93 and 942.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,022.40, 4,533.93 and 942.05 is: 1,413.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,022.40 : 4,533.93 = 942.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,022.40/4,533.93 = 942.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,022.40x = 4,533.93 × 942.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,022.40x = 4,271,166.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,271,166.09/3,022.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.17

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