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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.94, 4,879.87 and 944.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.94, 4,879.87 and 944.14 is: 1,416.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.94 : 4,879.87 = 944.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.94/4,879.87 = 944.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.94x = 4,879.87 × 944.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.94x = 4,607,280.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,607,280.46/3,252.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.34

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