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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.68, 4,548.88 and 841.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.68, 4,548.88 and 841.52 is: 1,262.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.68 : 4,548.88 = 841.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.68/4,548.88 = 841.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.68x = 4,548.88 × 841.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.68x = 3,827,973.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,827,973.50/3,032.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.24

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