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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.75, 4,867.85 and 936.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.75, 4,867.85 and 936.07 is: 1,404.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.75 : 4,867.85 = 936.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.75/4,867.85 = 936.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.75x = 4,867.85 × 936.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.75x = 4,556,648.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,556,648.35/3,244.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.31

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