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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,257.68, 4,886.13 and 917.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,257.68, 4,886.13 and 917.86 is: 1,376.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,257.68 : 4,886.13 = 917.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,257.68/4,886.13 = 917.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,257.68x = 4,886.13 × 917.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,257.68x = 4,484,783.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,484,783.28/3,257.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.68

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