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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,133.74, 4,700.61 and 942.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,133.74, 4,700.61 and 942.47 is: 1,413.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,133.74 : 4,700.61 = 942.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,133.74/4,700.61 = 942.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,133.74x = 4,700.61 × 942.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,133.74x = 4,430,160.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,430,160.40/3,133.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.70

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