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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,022.53, 4,533.79 and 942.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,022.53, 4,533.79 and 942.65 is: 1,413.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,022.53 : 4,533.79 = 942.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,022.53/4,533.79 = 942.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,022.53x = 4,533.79 × 942.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,022.53x = 4,273,796.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,273,796.39/3,022.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.98

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