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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.34, 4,876.95 and 942.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.34, 4,876.95 and 942.84 is: 1,414.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.34 : 4,876.95 = 942.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.34/4,876.95 = 942.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.34x = 4,876.95 × 942.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.34x = 4,598,183.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,598,183.54/3,251.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.24

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