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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,232.28, 4,848.53 and 892.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,232.28, 4,848.53 and 892.46 is: 1,338.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,232.28 : 4,848.53 = 892.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,232.28/4,848.53 = 892.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,232.28x = 4,848.53 × 892.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,232.28x = 4,327,114.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,327,114.62/3,232.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.72

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