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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,248.96, 4,874.16 and 940.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,248.96, 4,874.16 and 940.64 is: 1,411.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,248.96 : 4,874.16 = 940.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,248.96/4,874.16 = 940.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,248.96x = 4,874.16 × 940.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,248.96x = 4,584,829.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,584,829.86/3,248.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.17

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