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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,223.52, 4,834.76 and 914.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,223.52, 4,834.76 and 914.48 is: 1,371.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,223.52 : 4,834.76 = 914.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,223.52/4,834.76 = 914.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,223.52x = 4,834.76 × 914.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,223.52x = 4,421,291.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,421,291.32/3,223.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.57

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