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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,257.90, 4,885.41 and 949.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,257.90, 4,885.41 and 949.58 is: 1,423.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,257.90 : 4,885.41 = 949.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,257.90/4,885.41 = 949.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,257.90x = 4,885.41 × 949.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,257.90x = 4,639,087.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,639,087.63/3,257.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.95

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