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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.84, 4,876.20 and 942.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.84, 4,876.20 and 942.34 is: 1,413.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.84 : 4,876.20 = 942.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.84/4,876.20 = 942.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.84x = 4,876.20 × 942.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.84x = 4,595,038.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,595,038.31/3,250.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.49

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