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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,132.81, 4,699.71 and 941.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,132.81, 4,699.71 and 941.27 is: 1,412.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,132.81 : 4,699.71 = 941.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,132.81/4,699.71 = 941.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,132.81x = 4,699.71 × 941.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,132.81x = 4,423,672.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,423,672.53/3,132.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.05

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