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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,223.76, 4,835.62 and 915.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,223.76, 4,835.62 and 915.26 is: 1,372.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,223.76 : 4,835.62 = 915.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,223.76/4,835.62 = 915.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,223.76x = 4,835.62 × 915.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,223.76x = 4,425,849.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,425,849.56/3,223.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.88

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