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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,323.64, 4,986 and 1,244.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,323.64, 4,986 and 1,244.37 is: 1,866.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,323.64 : 4,986 = 1,244.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,323.64/4,986 = 1,244.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,323.64x = 4,986 × 1,244.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,323.64x = 6,204,428.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,204,428.82/3,323.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.76

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