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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,274.86, 4,912.37 and 935.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,274.86, 4,912.37 and 935.07 is: 1,402.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,274.86 : 4,912.37 = 935.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,274.86/4,912.37 = 935.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,274.86x = 4,912.37 × 935.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,274.86x = 4,593,405.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,593,405.14/3,274.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.63

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