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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.02, 4,866.75 and 935.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.02, 4,866.75 and 935.52 is: 1,403.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.02 : 4,866.75 = 935.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.02/4,866.75 = 935.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.02x = 4,866.75 × 935.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.02x = 4,552,941.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,552,941.96/3,244.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.49

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