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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,243.75, 4,866.44 and 935.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,243.75, 4,866.44 and 935.25 is: 1,403.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,243.75 : 4,866.44 = 935.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,243.75/4,866.44 = 935.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,243.75x = 4,866.44 × 935.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,243.75x = 4,551,333.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,551,333.33/3,243.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.11

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