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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.40, 4,866.60 and 935.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.40, 4,866.60 and 935.60 is: 1,403.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.40 : 4,866.60 = 935.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.40/4,866.60 = 935.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.40x = 4,866.60 × 935.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.40x = 4,553,190.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,553,190.96/3,244.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.40

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