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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.44, 4,875.66 and 941.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.44, 4,875.66 and 941.94 is: 1,412.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.44 : 4,875.66 = 941.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.44/4,875.66 = 941.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.44x = 4,875.66 × 941.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.44x = 4,592,579.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,592,579.18/3,250.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.91

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