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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,132.96, 4,700.22 and 941.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,132.96, 4,700.22 and 941.73 is: 1,412.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,132.96 : 4,700.22 = 941.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,132.96/4,700.22 = 941.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,132.96x = 4,700.22 × 941.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,132.96x = 4,426,338.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,426,338.18/3,132.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.83

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