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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.72, 4,867.04 and 936.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.72, 4,867.04 and 936.22 is: 1,404.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.72 : 4,867.04 = 936.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.72/4,867.04 = 936.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.72x = 4,867.04 × 936.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.72x = 4,556,620.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,556,620.19/3,244.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.32

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