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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,133.41, 4,699.23 and 941.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,133.41, 4,699.23 and 941.82 is: 1,412.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,133.41 : 4,699.23 = 941.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,133.41/4,699.23 = 941.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,133.41x = 4,699.23 × 941.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,133.41x = 4,425,828.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,425,828.80/3,133.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.46

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