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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,245.75, 4,868.72 and 937.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,245.75, 4,868.72 and 937.25 is: 1,405.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,245.75 : 4,868.72 = 937.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,245.75/4,868.72 = 937.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,245.75x = 4,868.72 × 937.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,245.75x = 4,563,203.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,563,203.13/3,245.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.90

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