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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,223.86, 4,836.27 and 915.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,223.86, 4,836.27 and 915.30 is: 1,373.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,223.86 : 4,836.27 = 915.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,223.86/4,836.27 = 915.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,223.86x = 4,836.27 × 915.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,223.86x = 4,426,637.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,426,637.93/3,223.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.09

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