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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,248.52, 4,873.50 and 940.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,248.52, 4,873.50 and 940.20 is: 1,410.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,248.52 : 4,873.50 = 940.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,248.52/4,873.50 = 940.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,248.52x = 4,873.50 × 940.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,248.52x = 4,582,064.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,582,064.70/3,248.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.51

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