Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.68, 4,878 and 942.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,251.68, 4,878 and 942.88 is: 1,414.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,251.68 : 4,878 = 942.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,251.68/4,878 = 942.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,251.68x = 4,878 × 942.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,251.68x = 4,599,368.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,599,368.64/3,251.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,414.46
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