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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,231.52, 4,846.76 and 922.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,231.52, 4,846.76 and 922.48 is: 1,383.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,231.52 : 4,846.76 = 922.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,231.52/4,846.76 = 922.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,231.52x = 4,846.76 × 922.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,231.52x = 4,471,039.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,471,039.16/3,231.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.57

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