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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,257.08, 4,885.94 and 917.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,257.08, 4,885.94 and 917.08 is: 1,375.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,257.08 : 4,885.94 = 917.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,257.08/4,885.94 = 917.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,257.08x = 4,885.94 × 917.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,257.08x = 4,480,787.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,480,787.93/3,257.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.71

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