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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.44, 4,944.72 and 1,244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.44, 4,944.72 and 1,244 is: 1,865.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.44 : 4,944.72 = 1,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.44/4,944.72 = 1,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.44x = 4,944.72 × 1,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.44x = 6,151,231.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,151,231.68/3,297.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.46

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