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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.35, 4,548 and 841.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.35, 4,548 and 841.08 is: 1,261.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.35 : 4,548 = 841.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.35/4,548 = 841.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.35x = 4,548 × 841.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.35x = 3,825,231.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,825,231.84/3,032.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.48

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