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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.96, 4,881.13 and 914.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.96, 4,881.13 and 914.15 is: 1,371.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.96 : 4,881.13 = 914.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.96/4,881.13 = 914.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.96x = 4,881.13 × 914.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.96x = 4,462,064.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,462,064.37/3,253.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.27

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