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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,284.31, 4,926.71 and 944.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,284.31, 4,926.71 and 944.30 is: 1,416.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,284.31 : 4,926.71 = 944.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,284.31/4,926.71 = 944.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,284.31x = 4,926.71 × 944.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,284.31x = 4,652,292.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,652,292.25/3,284.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.52

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