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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,229.74, 4,844.34 and 921.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,229.74, 4,844.34 and 921.24 is: 1,381.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,229.74 : 4,844.34 = 921.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,229.74/4,844.34 = 921.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,229.74x = 4,844.34 × 921.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,229.74x = 4,462,799.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,462,799.78/3,229.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.78

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