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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.52, 4,879.10 and 944.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.52, 4,879.10 and 944.04 is: 1,416.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.52 : 4,879.10 = 944.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.52/4,879.10 = 944.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.52x = 4,879.10 × 944.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.52x = 4,606,065.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,606,065.56/3,252.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.15

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