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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,281.24, 4,921.16 and 940.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,281.24, 4,921.16 and 940.62 is: 1,410.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,281.24 : 4,921.16 = 940.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,281.24/4,921.16 = 940.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,281.24x = 4,921.16 × 940.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,281.24x = 4,628,936.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,628,936.82/3,281.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.73

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