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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.92, 4,548.54 and 841.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.92, 4,548.54 and 841.48 is: 1,261.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.92 : 4,548.54 = 841.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.92/4,548.54 = 841.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.92x = 4,548.54 × 841.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.92x = 3,827,505.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,827,505.44/3,032.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.99

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