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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,289.10, 4,933.71 and 949.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,289.10, 4,933.71 and 949.28 is: 1,423.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,289.10 : 4,933.71 = 949.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,289.10/4,933.71 = 949.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,289.10x = 4,933.71 × 949.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,289.10x = 4,683,447.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,683,447.56/3,289.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.93

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