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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,245.06, 4,868.40 and 936.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,245.06, 4,868.40 and 936.56 is: 1,405.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,245.06 : 4,868.40 = 936.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,245.06/4,868.40 = 936.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,245.06x = 4,868.40 × 936.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,245.06x = 4,559,564.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,559,564.39/3,245.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.08

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