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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,230.44, 4,846.50 and 922.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,230.44, 4,846.50 and 922.12 is: 1,383.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,230.44 : 4,846.50 = 922.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,230.44/4,846.50 = 922.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,230.44x = 4,846.50 × 922.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,230.44x = 4,469,054.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,469,054.58/3,230.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.42

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