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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.04, 4,877.78 and 911.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.04, 4,877.78 and 911.86 is: 1,367.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.04 : 4,877.78 = 911.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.04/4,877.78 = 911.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.04x = 4,877.78 × 911.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.04x = 4,447,852.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,447,852.47/3,252.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.71

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