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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,288.94, 4,932.67 and 948.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,288.94, 4,932.67 and 948.44 is: 1,422.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,288.94 : 4,932.67 = 948.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,288.94/4,932.67 = 948.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,288.94x = 4,932.67 × 948.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,288.94x = 4,678,351.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,678,351.50/3,288.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.45

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