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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.55, 4,883.51 and 915.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.55, 4,883.51 and 915.74 is: 1,373.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.55 : 4,883.51 = 915.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.55/4,883.51 = 915.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.55x = 4,883.51 × 915.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.55x = 4,472,021.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,472,021.63/3,255.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.66

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