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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.68, 4,944.24 and 987.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.68, 4,944.24 and 987.36 is: 1,481.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.68 : 4,944.24 = 987.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.68/4,944.24 = 987.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.68x = 4,944.24 × 987.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.68x = 4,881,744.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,881,744.81/3,295.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.26

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