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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.74, 4,866.60 and 904.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.74, 4,866.60 and 904.95 is: 1,357.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.74 : 4,866.60 = 904.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.74/4,866.60 = 904.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.74x = 4,866.60 × 904.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.74x = 4,404,029.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,404,029.67/3,244.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.28

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