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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.28, 4,879.60 and 944.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.28, 4,879.60 and 944.96 is: 1,417.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.28 : 4,879.60 = 944.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.28/4,879.60 = 944.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.28x = 4,879.60 × 944.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.28x = 4,611,026.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,611,026.82/3,253.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.35

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