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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.68, 4,884 and 946.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.68, 4,884 and 946.88 is: 1,420.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.68 : 4,884 = 946.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.68/4,884 = 946.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.68x = 4,884 × 946.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.68x = 4,624,561.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,624,561.92/3,255.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.46

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