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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.06, 4,877.78 and 911.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.06, 4,877.78 and 911.85 is: 1,367.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.06 : 4,877.78 = 911.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.06/4,877.78 = 911.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.06x = 4,877.78 × 911.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.06x = 4,447,799.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,447,799.13/3,252.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.69

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