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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,221.36, 4,832.28 and 913.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,221.36, 4,832.28 and 913.04 is: 1,369.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,221.36 : 4,832.28 = 913.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,221.36/4,832.28 = 913.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,221.36x = 4,832.28 × 913.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,221.36x = 4,412,064.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,412,064.93/3,221.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.63

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