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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,229.76, 4,844.53 and 921.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,229.76, 4,844.53 and 921.26 is: 1,381.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,229.76 : 4,844.53 = 921.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,229.76/4,844.53 = 921.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,229.76x = 4,844.53 × 921.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,229.76x = 4,463,071.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,463,071.71/3,229.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.86

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