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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.34, 4,883.30 and 915.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.34, 4,883.30 and 915.36 is: 1,373.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.34 : 4,883.30 = 915.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.34/4,883.30 = 915.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.34x = 4,883.30 × 915.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.34x = 4,469,985.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,469,985.12/3,255.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.12

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