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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.88, 4,868.64 and 2,944.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.88, 4,868.64 and 2,944.32 is: 4,408.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.88 : 4,868.64 = 2,944.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.88/4,868.64 = 2,944.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.88x = 4,868.64 × 2,944.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.88x = 14,334,834.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,334,834.12/3,251.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,408.17

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