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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,257.44, 4,886.16 and 949.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,257.44, 4,886.16 and 949.12 is: 1,423.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,257.44 : 4,886.16 = 949.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,257.44/4,886.16 = 949.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,257.44x = 4,886.16 × 949.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,257.44x = 4,637,552.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,637,552.18/3,257.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.68

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