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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.40, 4,549.02 and 981.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.40, 4,549.02 and 981.40 is: 1,471.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.40 : 4,549.02 = 981.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.40/4,549.02 = 981.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.40x = 4,549.02 × 981.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.40x = 4,464,408.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,464,408.23/3,033.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.75

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