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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,248.96, 4,872.69 and 909.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,248.96, 4,872.69 and 909.12 is: 1,363.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,248.96 : 4,872.69 = 909.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,248.96/4,872.69 = 909.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,248.96x = 4,872.69 × 909.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,248.96x = 4,429,874.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,429,874.80/3,248.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.48

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