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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.42, 4,912.14 and 935.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.42, 4,912.14 and 935.26 is: 1,402.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.42 : 4,912.14 = 935.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.42/4,912.14 = 935.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.42x = 4,912.14 × 935.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.42x = 4,594,128.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,594,128.06/3,275.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.61

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