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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.67, 4,549.02 and 841.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.67, 4,549.02 and 841.25 is: 1,261.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.67 : 4,549.02 = 841.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.67/4,549.02 = 841.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.67x = 4,549.02 × 841.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.67x = 3,826,840.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,826,840.33/3,032.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.87

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