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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.84, 4,877.52 and 943.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.84, 4,877.52 and 943.40 is: 1,415.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.84 : 4,877.52 = 943.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.84/4,877.52 = 943.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.84x = 4,877.52 × 943.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.84x = 4,601,452.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,601,452.37/3,251.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.03

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