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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,021.44, 4,532.63 and 941.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,021.44, 4,532.63 and 941.02 is: 1,411.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,021.44 : 4,532.63 = 941.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,021.44/4,532.63 = 941.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,021.44x = 4,532.63 × 941.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,021.44x = 4,265,279.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,265,279.45/3,021.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.67

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