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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.75, 4,831.13 and 912.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.75, 4,831.13 and 912.25 is: 1,368.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.75 : 4,831.13 = 912.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.75/4,831.13 = 912.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.75x = 4,831.13 × 912.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.75x = 4,407,193.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,407,193.78/3,220.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.38

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