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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,222.76, 4,834.12 and 914.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,222.76, 4,834.12 and 914.26 is: 1,371.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,222.76 : 4,834.12 = 914.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,222.76/4,834.12 = 914.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,222.76x = 4,834.12 × 914.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,222.76x = 4,419,642.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,419,642.55/3,222.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.38

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