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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,136.01, 4,703.18 and 944.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,136.01, 4,703.18 and 944.82 is: 1,416.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,136.01 : 4,703.18 = 944.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,136.01/4,703.18 = 944.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,136.01x = 4,703.18 × 944.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,136.01x = 4,443,653.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,443,653.80/3,136.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.98

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