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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,289.74, 4,935.43 and 949.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,289.74, 4,935.43 and 949.69 is: 1,424.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,289.74 : 4,935.43 = 949.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,289.74/4,935.43 = 949.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,289.74x = 4,935.43 × 949.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,289.74x = 4,687,128.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,687,128.52/3,289.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.77

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