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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,042.67, 4,199.57 and 1,994.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,042.67, 4,199.57 and 1,994.13 is: 2,752.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,042.67 : 4,199.57 = 1,994.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,042.67/4,199.57 = 1,994.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,042.67x = 4,199.57 × 1,994.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,042.67x = 8,374,488.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,374,488.52/3,042.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,752.35

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