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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,249.78, 4,874.64 and 941.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,249.78, 4,874.64 and 941.28 is: 1,411.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,249.78 : 4,874.64 = 941.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,249.78/4,874.64 = 941.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,249.78x = 4,874.64 × 941.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,249.78x = 4,588,401.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,588,401.14/3,249.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.91

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