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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,242.63, 4,863.96 and 934.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,242.63, 4,863.96 and 934.13 is: 1,401.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,242.63 : 4,863.96 = 934.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,242.63/4,863.96 = 934.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,242.63x = 4,863.96 × 934.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,242.63x = 4,543,546.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,543,546.64/3,242.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.19

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