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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,222.78, 4,834.29 and 914.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,222.78, 4,834.29 and 914.28 is: 1,371.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,222.78 : 4,834.29 = 914.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,222.78/4,834.29 = 914.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,222.78x = 4,834.29 × 914.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,222.78x = 4,419,894.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,419,894.66/3,222.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.45

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