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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,219.75, 4,829.63 and 911.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,219.75, 4,829.63 and 911.25 is: 1,366.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,219.75 : 4,829.63 = 911.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,219.75/4,829.63 = 911.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,219.75x = 4,829.63 × 911.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,219.75x = 4,400,995.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,400,995.78/3,219.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.88

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