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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,229.03, 4,844.36 and 920.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,229.03, 4,844.36 and 920.53 is: 1,381.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,229.03 : 4,844.36 = 920.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,229.03/4,844.36 = 920.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,229.03x = 4,844.36 × 920.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,229.03x = 4,459,381.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,459,381.89/3,229.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.03

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