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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.92, 4,883.80 and 916.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.92, 4,883.80 and 916.08 is: 1,374.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.92 : 4,883.80 = 916.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.92/4,883.80 = 916.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.92x = 4,883.80 × 916.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.92x = 4,473,951.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,473,951.50/3,255.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.10

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