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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.75, 4,879.26 and 944.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.75, 4,879.26 and 944.25 is: 1,416.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.75 : 4,879.26 = 944.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.75/4,879.26 = 944.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.75x = 4,879.26 × 944.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.75x = 4,607,241.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,607,241.26/3,252.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.41

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