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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,248.43, 4,872.52 and 908.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,248.43, 4,872.52 and 908.43 is: 1,362.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,248.43 : 4,872.52 = 908.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,248.43/4,872.52 = 908.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,248.43x = 4,872.52 × 908.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,248.43x = 4,426,343.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,426,343.34/3,248.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.61

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