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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,290.10, 4,935.21 and 950.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,290.10, 4,935.21 and 950.28 is: 1,425.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,290.10 : 4,935.21 = 950.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,290.10/4,935.21 = 950.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,290.10x = 4,935.21 × 950.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,290.10x = 4,689,831.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,689,831.36/3,290.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.44

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