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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,133.64, 4,700.67 and 942.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,133.64, 4,700.67 and 942.53 is: 1,413.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,133.64 : 4,700.67 = 942.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,133.64/4,700.67 = 942.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,133.64x = 4,700.67 × 942.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,133.64x = 4,430,498.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,430,498.99/3,133.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.85

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