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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,249.52, 4,874.34 and 941

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,249.52, 4,874.34 and 941 is: 1,411.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,249.52 : 4,874.34 = 941 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,249.52/4,874.34 = 941/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,249.52x = 4,874.34 × 941
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,249.52x = 4,586,753.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,586,753.94/3,249.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.52

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