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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.87, 4,913.46 and 936.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.87, 4,913.46 and 936.01 is: 1,403.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.87 : 4,913.46 = 936.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.87/4,913.46 = 936.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.87x = 4,913.46 × 936.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.87x = 4,599,026.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,599,026.20/3,275.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.91

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