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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.04, 4,876.28 and 910.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.04, 4,876.28 and 910.86 is: 1,366.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.04 : 4,876.28 = 910.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.04/4,876.28 = 910.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.04x = 4,876.28 × 910.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.04x = 4,441,608.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,441,608.40/3,251.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.21

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