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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,242.95, 4,864.83 and 1,295.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,242.95, 4,864.83 and 1,295.17 is: 1,942.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,242.95 : 4,864.83 = 1,295.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,242.95/4,864.83 = 1,295.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,242.95x = 4,864.83 × 1,295.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,242.95x = 6,300,781.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,300,781.87/3,242.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.92

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