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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.25, 4,878.51 and 943.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.25, 4,878.51 and 943.75 is: 1,415.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.25 : 4,878.51 = 943.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.25/4,878.51 = 943.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.25x = 4,878.51 × 943.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.25x = 4,604,093.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,604,093.81/3,252.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.66

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