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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.71, 4,875.56 and 910.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.71, 4,875.56 and 910.47 is: 1,365.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.71 : 4,875.56 = 910.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.71/4,875.56 = 910.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.71x = 4,875.56 × 910.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.71x = 4,439,046.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,439,046.56/3,250.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.56

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