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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.61, 4,562.25 and 933.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.61, 4,562.25 and 933.24 is: 1,399.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.61 : 4,562.25 = 933.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.61/4,562.25 = 933.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.61x = 4,562.25 × 933.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.61x = 4,257,674.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,257,674.19/3,041.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.81

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