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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,283.62, 4,925.74 and 943.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,283.62, 4,925.74 and 943.62 is: 1,415.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,283.62 : 4,925.74 = 943.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,283.62/4,925.74 = 943.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,283.62x = 4,925.74 × 943.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,283.62x = 4,648,026.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,648,026.78/3,283.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.52

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