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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.32, 4,548.46 and 841.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.32, 4,548.46 and 841.04 is: 1,261.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.32 : 4,548.46 = 841.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.32/4,548.46 = 841.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.32x = 4,548.46 × 841.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.32x = 3,825,436.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,825,436.80/3,032.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.55

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