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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.39, 4,883.49 and 915.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.39, 4,883.49 and 915.30 is: 1,373.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.39 : 4,883.49 = 915.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.39/4,883.49 = 915.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.39x = 4,883.49 × 915.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.39x = 4,469,858.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,469,858.40/3,255.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.06

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