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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,231.20, 4,847.30 and 922.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,231.20, 4,847.30 and 922.70 is: 1,384.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,231.20 : 4,847.30 = 922.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,231.20/4,847.30 = 922.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,231.20x = 4,847.30 × 922.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,231.20x = 4,472,574.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,472,574.86/3,231.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.19

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