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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,229.38, 4,844.88 and 920.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,229.38, 4,844.88 and 920.88 is: 1,381.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,229.38 : 4,844.88 = 920.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,229.38/4,844.88 = 920.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,229.38x = 4,844.88 × 920.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,229.38x = 4,461,524.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,461,524.27/3,229.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.54

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