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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.56, 4,877.34 and 943.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.56, 4,877.34 and 943.24 is: 1,414.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.56 : 4,877.34 = 943.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.56/4,877.34 = 943.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.56x = 4,877.34 × 943.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.56x = 4,600,502.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,600,502.18/3,251.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.86

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