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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,242.94, 4,863.60 and 934.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,242.94, 4,863.60 and 934.44 is: 1,401.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,242.94 : 4,863.60 = 934.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,242.94/4,863.60 = 934.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,242.94x = 4,863.60 × 934.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,242.94x = 4,544,742.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,544,742.38/3,242.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.43

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