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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,231.12, 4,846.80 and 922.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,231.12, 4,846.80 and 922.80 is: 1,384.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,231.12 : 4,846.80 = 922.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,231.12/4,846.80 = 922.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,231.12x = 4,846.80 × 922.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,231.12x = 4,472,627.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,472,627.04/3,231.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.23

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