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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,249.93, 4,875.38 and 941.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,249.93, 4,875.38 and 941.13 is: 1,411.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,249.93 : 4,875.38 = 941.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,249.93/4,875.38 = 941.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,249.93x = 4,875.38 × 941.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,249.93x = 4,588,361.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,588,361.67/3,249.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.83

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