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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,224.35, 4,836.52 and 915.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,224.35, 4,836.52 and 915.85 is: 1,373.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,224.35 : 4,836.52 = 915.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,224.35/4,836.52 = 915.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,224.35x = 4,836.52 × 915.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,224.35x = 4,429,512.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,429,512.46/3,224.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.77

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