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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,231.06, 4,846.77 and 922.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,231.06, 4,846.77 and 922.50 is: 1,383.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,231.06 : 4,846.77 = 922.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,231.06/4,846.77 = 922.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,231.06x = 4,846.77 × 922.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,231.06x = 4,471,145.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,471,145.33/3,231.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.80

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