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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.52, 4,875.84 and 942

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.52, 4,875.84 and 942 is: 1,413.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.52 : 4,875.84 = 942 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.52/4,875.84 = 942/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.52x = 4,875.84 × 942
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.52x = 4,593,041.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,593,041.28/3,250.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.02

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