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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,288.50, 4,932.75 and 856.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,288.50, 4,932.75 and 856.50 is: 1,284.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,288.50 : 4,932.75 = 856.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,288.50/4,932.75 = 856.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,288.50x = 4,932.75 × 856.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,288.50x = 4,224,900.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,224,900.38/3,288.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.75

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