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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.75, 4,878.95 and 912.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.75, 4,878.95 and 912.92 is: 1,369.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.75 : 4,878.95 = 912.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.75/4,878.95 = 912.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.75x = 4,878.95 × 912.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.75x = 4,454,068.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,454,068.92/3,252.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.32

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