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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244, 4,866.78 and 935.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244, 4,866.78 and 935.48 is: 1,403.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244 : 4,866.78 = 935.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244/4,866.78 = 935.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244x = 4,866.78 × 935.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244x = 4,552,775.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,552,775.35/3,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.44

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