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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.10, 4,879.28 and 944.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.10, 4,879.28 and 944.60 is: 1,416.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.10 : 4,879.28 = 944.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.10/4,879.28 = 944.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.10x = 4,879.28 × 944.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.10x = 4,608,967.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,608,967.89/3,253.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.79

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