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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.82, 4,884.45 and 947.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.82, 4,884.45 and 947.50 is: 1,421.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.82 : 4,884.45 = 947.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.82/4,884.45 = 947.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.82x = 4,884.45 × 947.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.82x = 4,628,016.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,628,016.38/3,255.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.46

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