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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,021.91, 4,532.86 and 941.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,021.91, 4,532.86 and 941.83 is: 1,412.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,021.91 : 4,532.86 = 941.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,021.91/4,532.86 = 941.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,021.91x = 4,532.86 × 941.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,021.91x = 4,269,173.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,269,173.38/3,021.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.74

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