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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,132.66, 4,698.30 and 941.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,132.66, 4,698.30 and 941.55 is: 1,412.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,132.66 : 4,698.30 = 941.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,132.66/4,698.30 = 941.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,132.66x = 4,698.30 × 941.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,132.66x = 4,423,684.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,423,684.37/3,132.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.12

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