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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.44, 4,875.66 and 942.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.44, 4,875.66 and 942.28 is: 1,413.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.44 : 4,875.66 = 942.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.44/4,875.66 = 942.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.44x = 4,875.66 × 942.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.44x = 4,594,236.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,594,236.90/3,250.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.42

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