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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.40, 4,224.54 and 1,942.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.40, 4,224.54 and 1,942.32 is: 2,682.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.40 : 4,224.54 = 1,942.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.40/4,224.54 = 1,942.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.40x = 4,224.54 × 1,942.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.40x = 8,205,408.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,205,408.53/3,059.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,682.03

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