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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,232.06, 4,848.03 and 923.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,232.06, 4,848.03 and 923.56 is: 1,385.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,232.06 : 4,848.03 = 923.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,232.06/4,848.03 = 923.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,232.06x = 4,848.03 × 923.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,232.06x = 4,477,446.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,477,446.59/3,232.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.32

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