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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,132.64, 4,698.76 and 941.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,132.64, 4,698.76 and 941.44 is: 1,412.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,132.64 : 4,698.76 = 941.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,132.64/4,698.76 = 941.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,132.64x = 4,698.76 × 941.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,132.64x = 4,423,600.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,423,600.61/3,132.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.10

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