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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,248.26, 4,873.20 and 939.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,248.26, 4,873.20 and 939.76 is: 1,409.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,248.26 : 4,873.20 = 939.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,248.26/4,873.20 = 939.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,248.26x = 4,873.20 × 939.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,248.26x = 4,579,638.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,579,638.43/3,248.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.87

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