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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,242.06, 4,863.28 and 933.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,242.06, 4,863.28 and 933.50 is: 1,400.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,242.06 : 4,863.28 = 933.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,242.06/4,863.28 = 933.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,242.06x = 4,863.28 × 933.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,242.06x = 4,539,871.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,539,871.88/3,242.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.30

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