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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,248.30, 4,872.49 and 908.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,248.30, 4,872.49 and 908.31 is: 1,362.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,248.30 : 4,872.49 = 908.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,248.30/4,872.49 = 908.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,248.30x = 4,872.49 × 908.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,248.30x = 4,425,747.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,425,747.39/3,248.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.48

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