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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,245.52, 4,868.32 and 937.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,245.52, 4,868.32 and 937.02 is: 1,405.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,245.52 : 4,868.32 = 937.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,245.52/4,868.32 = 937.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,245.52x = 4,868.32 × 937.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,245.52x = 4,561,713.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,561,713.21/3,245.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.54

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