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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,284.55, 4,926.08 and 944.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,284.55, 4,926.08 and 944.53 is: 1,416.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,284.55 : 4,926.08 = 944.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,284.55/4,926.08 = 944.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,284.55x = 4,926.08 × 944.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,284.55x = 4,652,820.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,652,820.39/3,284.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.58

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