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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,216.64, 4,825.35 and 908.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,216.64, 4,825.35 and 908.14 is: 1,362.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,216.64 : 4,825.35 = 908.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,216.64/4,825.35 = 908.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,216.64x = 4,825.35 × 908.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,216.64x = 4,382,093.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,382,093.35/3,216.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.32

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