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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,246.16, 4,868.40 and 937.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,246.16, 4,868.40 and 937.12 is: 1,405.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,246.16 : 4,868.40 = 937.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,246.16/4,868.40 = 937.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,246.16x = 4,868.40 × 937.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,246.16x = 4,562,275.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,562,275.01/3,246.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.44

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