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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,232.26, 4,848.38 and 923.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,232.26, 4,848.38 and 923.76 is: 1,385.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,232.26 : 4,848.38 = 923.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,232.26/4,848.38 = 923.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,232.26x = 4,848.38 × 923.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,232.26x = 4,478,739.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,478,739.51/3,232.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.64

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