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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,246.98, 4,870.47 and 938.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,246.98, 4,870.47 and 938.48 is: 1,407.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,246.98 : 4,870.47 = 938.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,246.98/4,870.47 = 938.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,246.98x = 4,870.47 × 938.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,246.98x = 4,570,838.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,570,838.69/3,246.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.72

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