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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,222.63, 4,834.75 and 914.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,222.63, 4,834.75 and 914.13 is: 1,371.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,222.63 : 4,834.75 = 914.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,222.63/4,834.75 = 914.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,222.63x = 4,834.75 × 914.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,222.63x = 4,419,590.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,419,590.02/3,222.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.42

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