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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,232.22, 4,848.53 and 892.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,232.22, 4,848.53 and 892.26 is: 1,338.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,232.22 : 4,848.53 = 892.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,232.22/4,848.53 = 892.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,232.22x = 4,848.53 × 892.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,232.22x = 4,326,144.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,326,144.92/3,232.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.45

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