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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,132.70, 4,699.07 and 941.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,132.70, 4,699.07 and 941.44 is: 1,412.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,132.70 : 4,699.07 = 941.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,132.70/4,699.07 = 941.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,132.70x = 4,699.07 × 941.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,132.70x = 4,423,892.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,423,892.46/3,132.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.17

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