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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,243.66, 4,867.44 and 1,295.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,243.66, 4,867.44 and 1,295.70 is: 1,944.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,243.66 : 4,867.44 = 1,295.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,243.66/4,867.44 = 1,295.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,243.66x = 4,867.44 × 1,295.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,243.66x = 6,306,742.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,306,742.01/3,243.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,944.33

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