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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,249.24, 4,873.37 and 909

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,249.24, 4,873.37 and 909 is: 1,363.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,249.24 : 4,873.37 = 909 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,249.24/4,873.37 = 909/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,249.24x = 4,873.37 × 909
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,249.24x = 4,429,888.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,429,888.79/3,249.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.36

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