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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.48, 4,878.84 and 912.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.48, 4,878.84 and 912.48 is: 1,368.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.48 : 4,878.84 = 912.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.48/4,878.84 = 912.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.48x = 4,878.84 × 912.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.48x = 4,451,843.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,451,843.92/3,252.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.75

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