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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,229.59, 4,844.40 and 921.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,229.59, 4,844.40 and 921.09 is: 1,381.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,229.59 : 4,844.40 = 921.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,229.59/4,844.40 = 921.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,229.59x = 4,844.40 × 921.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,229.59x = 4,462,143.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,462,143.11/3,229.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.64

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