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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.01, 4,542.53 and 947.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.01, 4,542.53 and 947.61 is: 1,421.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.01 : 4,542.53 = 947.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.01/4,542.53 = 947.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.01x = 4,542.53 × 947.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.01x = 4,304,542.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,304,542.12/3,028.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.58

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