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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.77, 4,867.20 and 936.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.77, 4,867.20 and 936.27 is: 1,404.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.77 : 4,867.20 = 936.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.77/4,867.20 = 936.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.77x = 4,867.20 × 936.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.77x = 4,557,013.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,557,013.34/3,244.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.42

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