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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,288.89, 4,932.11 and 948.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,288.89, 4,932.11 and 948.11 is: 1,421.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,288.89 : 4,932.11 = 948.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,288.89/4,932.11 = 948.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,288.89x = 4,932.11 × 948.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,288.89x = 4,676,160.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,676,160.52/3,288.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.80

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