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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,249.77, 4,874.33 and 909.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,249.77, 4,874.33 and 909.98 is: 1,364.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,249.77 : 4,874.33 = 909.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,249.77/4,874.33 = 909.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,249.77x = 4,874.33 × 909.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,249.77x = 4,435,513.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,435,513.89/3,249.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.87

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