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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,242.50, 4,863.48 and 934

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,242.50, 4,863.48 and 934 is: 1,400.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,242.50 : 4,863.48 = 934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,242.50/4,863.48 = 934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,242.50x = 4,863.48 × 934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,242.50x = 4,542,490.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,542,490.32/3,242.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.92

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