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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,181.14, 4,772.02 and 841.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,181.14, 4,772.02 and 841.16 is: 1,261.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,181.14 : 4,772.02 = 841.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,181.14/4,772.02 = 841.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,181.14x = 4,772.02 × 841.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,181.14x = 4,014,032.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,014,032.34/3,181.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.82

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