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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.48, 4,875.72 and 941.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.48, 4,875.72 and 941.98 is: 1,412.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.48 : 4,875.72 = 941.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.48/4,875.72 = 941.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.48x = 4,875.72 × 941.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.48x = 4,592,830.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,592,830.73/3,250.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.97

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