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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256.88, 4,886.15 and 948.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256.88, 4,886.15 and 948.38 is: 1,422.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256.88 : 4,886.15 = 948.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256.88/4,886.15 = 948.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256.88x = 4,886.15 × 948.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256.88x = 4,633,897.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,633,897.76/3,256.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.80

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