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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,112.58, 4,670.44 and 1,942.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,112.58, 4,670.44 and 1,942.28 is: 2,914.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,112.58 : 4,670.44 = 1,942.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,112.58/4,670.44 = 1,942.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,112.58x = 4,670.44 × 1,942.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,112.58x = 9,071,302.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,071,302.20/3,112.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,914.40

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