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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.94, 4,878.15 and 943.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.94, 4,878.15 and 943.62 is: 1,415.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.94 : 4,878.15 = 943.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.94/4,878.15 = 943.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.94x = 4,878.15 × 943.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.94x = 4,603,119.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,603,119.90/3,251.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.50

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