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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,132.95, 4,700.06 and 941.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,132.95, 4,700.06 and 941.59 is: 1,412.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,132.95 : 4,700.06 = 941.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,132.95/4,700.06 = 941.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,132.95x = 4,700.06 × 941.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,132.95x = 4,425,501.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,425,501.29/3,132.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.57

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