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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.48, 4,875.84 and 910.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.48, 4,875.84 and 910.48 is: 1,365.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.48 : 4,875.84 = 910.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.48/4,875.84 = 910.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.48x = 4,875.84 × 910.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.48x = 4,439,354.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,439,354.80/3,250.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.75

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