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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,133.47, 4,700.88 and 942.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,133.47, 4,700.88 and 942.02 is: 1,413.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,133.47 : 4,700.88 = 942.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,133.47/4,700.88 = 942.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,133.47x = 4,700.88 × 942.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,133.47x = 4,428,299.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,428,299.47/3,133.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.23

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