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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.95, 4,879.11 and 913.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.95, 4,879.11 and 913.16 is: 1,369.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.95 : 4,879.11 = 913.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.95/4,879.11 = 913.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.95x = 4,879.11 × 913.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.95x = 4,455,383.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,455,383.69/3,252.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.65

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