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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,223.60, 4,835.40 and 915.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,223.60, 4,835.40 and 915.12 is: 1,372.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,223.60 : 4,835.40 = 915.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,223.60/4,835.40 = 915.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,223.60x = 4,835.40 × 915.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,223.60x = 4,424,971.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,424,971.25/3,223.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.68

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