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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.55, 4,866.93 and 904.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.55, 4,866.93 and 904.59 is: 1,356.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.55 : 4,866.93 = 904.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.55/4,866.93 = 904.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.55x = 4,866.93 × 904.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.55x = 4,402,576.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,402,576.21/3,244.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.92

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