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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.50, 4,867.13 and 1,164.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.50, 4,867.13 and 1,164.72 is: 1,747.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.50 : 4,867.13 = 1,164.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.50/4,867.13 = 1,164.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.50x = 4,867.13 × 1,164.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.50x = 5,668,843.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,668,843.65/3,244.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.22

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