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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,042.69, 4,563.62 and 1,935.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,042.69, 4,563.62 and 1,935.52 is: 2,903.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,042.69 : 4,563.62 = 1,935.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,042.69/4,563.62 = 1,935.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,042.69x = 4,563.62 × 1,935.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,042.69x = 8,832,977.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,832,977.78/3,042.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,903.02

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