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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,022.07, 4,532.77 and 942.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,022.07, 4,532.77 and 942.14 is: 1,413.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,022.07 : 4,532.77 = 942.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,022.07/4,532.77 = 942.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,022.07x = 4,532.77 × 942.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,022.07x = 4,270,499.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,270,499.22/3,022.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.10

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