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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,575.20, 5,362.80 and 942.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,575.20, 5,362.80 and 942.70 is: 1,414.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,575.20 : 5,362.80 = 942.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,575.20/5,362.80 = 942.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,575.20x = 5,362.80 × 942.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,575.20x = 5,055,511.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,055,511.56/3,575.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.05

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