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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,283.65, 4,925.01 and 943.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,283.65, 4,925.01 and 943.86 is: 1,415.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,283.65 : 4,925.01 = 943.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,283.65/4,925.01 = 943.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,283.65x = 4,925.01 × 943.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,283.65x = 4,648,519.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,648,519.94/3,283.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.66

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