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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.92, 4,883.19 and 946.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.92, 4,883.19 and 946.42 is: 1,419.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.92 : 4,883.19 = 946.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.92/4,883.19 = 946.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.92x = 4,883.19 × 946.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.92x = 4,621,548.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,621,548.68/3,254.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.87

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