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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.41, 4,881.75 and 945.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.41, 4,881.75 and 945.91 is: 1,418.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.41 : 4,881.75 = 945.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.41/4,881.75 = 945.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.41x = 4,881.75 × 945.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.41x = 4,617,696.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,617,696.14/3,254.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.90

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