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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.52, 4,878.75 and 912.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.52, 4,878.75 and 912.52 is: 1,368.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.52 : 4,878.75 = 912.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.52/4,878.75 = 912.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.52x = 4,878.75 × 912.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.52x = 4,451,956.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,451,956.95/3,252.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.77

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