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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,242.48, 4,863.76 and 934

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,242.48, 4,863.76 and 934 is: 1,401.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,242.48 : 4,863.76 = 934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,242.48/4,863.76 = 934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,242.48x = 4,863.76 × 934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,242.48x = 4,542,751.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,542,751.84/3,242.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.01

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