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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.97, 4,549.45 and 841.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.97, 4,549.45 and 841.70 is: 1,262.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.97 : 4,549.45 = 841.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.97/4,549.45 = 841.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.97x = 4,549.45 × 841.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.97x = 3,829,250.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,829,250.37/3,032.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.54

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