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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,231.75, 4,847.64 and 923.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,231.75, 4,847.64 and 923.25 is: 1,384.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,231.75 : 4,847.64 = 923.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,231.75/4,847.64 = 923.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,231.75x = 4,847.64 × 923.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,231.75x = 4,475,583.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,475,583.63/3,231.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.88

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