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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,221.52, 4,833.08 and 913

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,221.52, 4,833.08 and 913 is: 1,369.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,221.52 : 4,833.08 = 913 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,221.52/4,833.08 = 913/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,221.52x = 4,833.08 × 913
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,221.52x = 4,412,602.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,412,602.04/3,221.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.73

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