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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,135.58, 4,704.15 and 944.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,135.58, 4,704.15 and 944.26 is: 1,416.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,135.58 : 4,704.15 = 944.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,135.58/4,704.15 = 944.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,135.58x = 4,704.15 × 944.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,135.58x = 4,441,940.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,441,940.68/3,135.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.62

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