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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.52, 4,942.50 and 954.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.52, 4,942.50 and 954.91 is: 1,432.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.52 : 4,942.50 = 954.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.52/4,942.50 = 954.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.52x = 4,942.50 × 954.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.52x = 4,719,622.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,719,622.84/3,295.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.13

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