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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,283.14, 4,925.31 and 943.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,283.14, 4,925.31 and 943.08 is: 1,414.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,283.14 : 4,925.31 = 943.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,283.14/4,925.31 = 943.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,283.14x = 4,925.31 × 943.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,283.14x = 4,644,961.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,644,961.35/3,283.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.79

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