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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,021.88, 4,531.61 and 941.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,021.88, 4,531.61 and 941.20 is: 1,411.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,021.88 : 4,531.61 = 941.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,021.88/4,531.61 = 941.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,021.88x = 4,531.61 × 941.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,021.88x = 4,265,151.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,265,151.33/3,021.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.42

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