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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.52, 4,877.25 and 911.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.52, 4,877.25 and 911.52 is: 1,367.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.52 : 4,877.25 = 911.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.52/4,877.25 = 911.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.52x = 4,877.25 × 911.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.52x = 4,445,710.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,445,710.92/3,251.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.27

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