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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,258.40, 4,886.08 and 949.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,258.40, 4,886.08 and 949.44 is: 1,423.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,258.40 : 4,886.08 = 949.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,258.40/4,886.08 = 949.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,258.40x = 4,886.08 × 949.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,258.40x = 4,639,039.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,639,039.80/3,258.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.72

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