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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,283.98, 4,925.23 and 943.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,283.98, 4,925.23 and 943.98 is: 1,415.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,283.98 : 4,925.23 = 943.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,283.98/4,925.23 = 943.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,283.98x = 4,925.23 × 943.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,283.98x = 4,649,316.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,649,316.26/3,283.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.76

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