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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,249.53, 4,874.61 and 909.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,249.53, 4,874.61 and 909.54 is: 1,364.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,249.53 : 4,874.61 = 909.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,249.53/4,874.61 = 909.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,249.53x = 4,874.61 × 909.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,249.53x = 4,433,652.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,433,652.78/3,249.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.40

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