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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,282.96, 4,924.48 and 943.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,282.96, 4,924.48 and 943.04 is: 1,414.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,282.96 : 4,924.48 = 943.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,282.96/4,924.48 = 943.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,282.96x = 4,924.48 × 943.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,282.96x = 4,643,981.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,643,981.62/3,282.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.57

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