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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,230.63, 4,845.85 and 922.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,230.63, 4,845.85 and 922.13 is: 1,383.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,230.63 : 4,845.85 = 922.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,230.63/4,845.85 = 922.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,230.63x = 4,845.85 × 922.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,230.63x = 4,468,513.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,468,513.47/3,230.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.17

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