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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,132.37, 4,698.54 and 941.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,132.37, 4,698.54 and 941.09 is: 1,411.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,132.37 : 4,698.54 = 941.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,132.37/4,698.54 = 941.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,132.37x = 4,698.54 × 941.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,132.37x = 4,421,749.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,421,749.01/3,132.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.63

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