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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.58, 4,838.79 and 917.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.58, 4,838.79 and 917.14 is: 1,375.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.58 : 4,838.79 = 917.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.58/4,838.79 = 917.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.58x = 4,838.79 × 917.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.58x = 4,437,847.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,437,847.86/3,225.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.83

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