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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.56, 4,548.33 and 841.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.56, 4,548.33 and 841.51 is: 1,262.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.56 : 4,548.33 = 841.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.56/4,548.33 = 841.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.56x = 4,548.33 × 841.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.56x = 3,827,465.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,827,465.18/3,032.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.12

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