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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.14, 4,866.37 and 904.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.14, 4,866.37 and 904.14 is: 1,356.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.14 : 4,866.37 = 904.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.14/4,866.37 = 904.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.14x = 4,866.37 × 904.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.14x = 4,399,877.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,399,877.51/3,244.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.25

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