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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,132.53, 4,699.24 and 941.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,132.53, 4,699.24 and 941.43 is: 1,412.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,132.53 : 4,699.24 = 941.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,132.53/4,699.24 = 941.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,132.53x = 4,699.24 × 941.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,132.53x = 4,424,005.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,424,005.51/3,132.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.28

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