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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,229.34, 4,844.83 and 920.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,229.34, 4,844.83 and 920.84 is: 1,381.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,229.34 : 4,844.83 = 920.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,229.34/4,844.83 = 920.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,229.34x = 4,844.83 × 920.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,229.34x = 4,461,313.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,461,313.26/3,229.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.49

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