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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.30, 4,878.48 and 943.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.30, 4,878.48 and 943.80 is: 1,415.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.30 : 4,878.48 = 943.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.30/4,878.48 = 943.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.30x = 4,878.48 × 943.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.30x = 4,604,309.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,604,309.42/3,252.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.71

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