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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,132.50, 4,698.70 and 942.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,132.50, 4,698.70 and 942.77 is: 1,414.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,132.50 : 4,698.70 = 942.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,132.50/4,698.70 = 942.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,132.50x = 4,698.70 × 942.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,132.50x = 4,429,802.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,429,802.79/3,132.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.15

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