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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.73, 4,549.08 and 841.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.73, 4,549.08 and 841.45 is: 1,262.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.73 : 4,549.08 = 841.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.73/4,549.08 = 841.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.73x = 4,549.08 × 841.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.73x = 3,827,823.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,827,823.37/3,032.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.17

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