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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,132.67, 4,699.69 and 941.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,132.67, 4,699.69 and 941.57 is: 1,412.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,132.67 : 4,699.69 = 941.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,132.67/4,699.69 = 941.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,132.67x = 4,699.69 × 941.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,132.67x = 4,425,061.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,425,061.26/3,132.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.55

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