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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251, 4,876.68 and 942.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251, 4,876.68 and 942.68 is: 1,414.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251 : 4,876.68 = 942.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251/4,876.68 = 942.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251x = 4,876.68 × 942.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251x = 4,597,148.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,597,148.70/3,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.07

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