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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.32, 4,651.92 and 761.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.32, 4,651.92 and 761.32 is: 1,141.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.32 : 4,651.92 = 761.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.32/4,651.92 = 761.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.32x = 4,651.92 × 761.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.32x = 3,541,599.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,541,599.73/3,101.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.97

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