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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.66, 4,549.09 and 841.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.66, 4,549.09 and 841.41 is: 1,262.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.66 : 4,549.09 = 841.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.66/4,549.09 = 841.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.66x = 4,549.09 × 841.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.66x = 3,827,649.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,827,649.82/3,032.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.14

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