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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,258, 4,887 and 949.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,258, 4,887 and 949.52 is: 1,424.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,258 : 4,887 = 949.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,258/4,887 = 949.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,258x = 4,887 × 949.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,258x = 4,640,304.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,640,304.24/3,258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.28

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