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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,021.72, 4,533.60 and 942.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,021.72, 4,533.60 and 942.19 is: 1,413.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,021.72 : 4,533.60 = 942.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,021.72/4,533.60 = 942.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,021.72x = 4,533.60 × 942.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,021.72x = 4,271,512.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,271,512.58/3,021.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.61

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