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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,163.95, 4,745.49 and 942.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,163.95, 4,745.49 and 942.74 is: 1,413.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,163.95 : 4,745.49 = 942.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,163.95/4,745.49 = 942.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,163.95x = 4,745.49 × 942.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,163.95x = 4,473,763.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,473,763.24/3,163.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.98

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