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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,229.68, 4,844.24 and 920.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,229.68, 4,844.24 and 920.88 is: 1,381.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,229.68 : 4,844.24 = 920.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,229.68/4,844.24 = 920.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,229.68x = 4,844.24 × 920.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,229.68x = 4,460,963.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,460,963.73/3,229.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.24

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