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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.59, 4,876.25 and 942.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.59, 4,876.25 and 942.09 is: 1,413.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.59 : 4,876.25 = 942.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.59/4,876.25 = 942.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.59x = 4,876.25 × 942.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.59x = 4,593,861.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,593,861.65/3,250.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.24

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