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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,247.36, 4,872 and 938.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,247.36, 4,872 and 938.88 is: 1,408.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,247.36 : 4,872 = 938.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,247.36/4,872 = 938.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,247.36x = 4,872 × 938.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,247.36x = 4,574,223.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,574,223.36/3,247.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.60

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