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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.26, 4,988.05 and 1,244.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.26, 4,988.05 and 1,244.73 is: 1,867.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.26 : 4,988.05 = 1,244.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.26/4,988.05 = 1,244.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.26x = 4,988.05 × 1,244.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.26x = 6,208,791.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,208,791.07/3,325.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,867.16

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