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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.64, 4,548.90 and 841.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.64, 4,548.90 and 841.38 is: 1,262.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.64 : 4,548.90 = 841.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.64/4,548.90 = 841.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.64x = 4,548.90 × 841.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.64x = 3,827,353.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,827,353.48/3,032.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.05

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