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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.91, 4,549.62 and 841.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.91, 4,549.62 and 841.65 is: 1,262.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.91 : 4,549.62 = 841.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.91/4,549.62 = 841.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.91x = 4,549.62 × 841.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.91x = 3,829,187.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,829,187.67/3,032.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.55

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