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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,257.84, 4,886.40 and 949.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,257.84, 4,886.40 and 949.52 is: 1,424.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,257.84 : 4,886.40 = 949.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,257.84/4,886.40 = 949.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,257.84x = 4,886.40 × 949.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,257.84x = 4,639,734.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,639,734.53/3,257.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.18

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