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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.80, 4,549.44 and 841.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.80, 4,549.44 and 841.36 is: 1,262.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.80 : 4,549.44 = 841.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.80/4,549.44 = 841.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.80x = 4,549.44 × 841.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.80x = 3,827,716.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,827,716.84/3,032.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.11

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