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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.71, 4,913.44 and 935.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.71, 4,913.44 and 935.71 is: 1,403.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.71 : 4,913.44 = 935.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.71/4,913.44 = 935.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.71x = 4,913.44 × 935.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.71x = 4,597,554.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,597,554.94/3,275.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.53

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