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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256.04, 4,884.18 and 947.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256.04, 4,884.18 and 947.54 is: 1,421.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256.04 : 4,884.18 = 947.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256.04/4,884.18 = 947.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256.04x = 4,884.18 × 947.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256.04x = 4,627,931.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,627,931.50/3,256.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.34

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