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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,133.65, 4,701.15 and 942.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,133.65, 4,701.15 and 942.60 is: 1,414.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,133.65 : 4,701.15 = 942.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,133.65/4,701.15 = 942.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,133.65x = 4,701.15 × 942.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,133.65x = 4,431,303.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,431,303.99/3,133.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.10

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