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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.17, 4,882.95 and 915.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.17, 4,882.95 and 915.37 is: 1,373.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.17 : 4,882.95 = 915.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.17/4,882.95 = 915.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.17x = 4,882.95 × 915.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.17x = 4,469,693.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,469,693.73/3,255.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.11

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