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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,223.63, 4,835.45 and 915.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,223.63, 4,835.45 and 915.13 is: 1,372.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,223.63 : 4,835.45 = 915.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,223.63/4,835.45 = 915.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,223.63x = 4,835.45 × 915.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,223.63x = 4,425,065.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,425,065.36/3,223.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.70

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