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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.76, 4,867.14 and 904.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.76, 4,867.14 and 904.77 is: 1,357.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.76 : 4,867.14 = 904.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.76/4,867.14 = 904.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.76x = 4,867.14 × 904.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.76x = 4,403,642.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,403,642.26/3,244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.16

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