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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.16, 4,877.40 and 943.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.16, 4,877.40 and 943.12 is: 1,414.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.16 : 4,877.40 = 943.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.16/4,877.40 = 943.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.16x = 4,877.40 × 943.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.16x = 4,599,973.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,599,973.49/3,252.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.44

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