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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,232.44, 4,848.96 and 924.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,232.44, 4,848.96 and 924.12 is: 1,386.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,232.44 : 4,848.96 = 924.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,232.44/4,848.96 = 924.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,232.44x = 4,848.96 × 924.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,232.44x = 4,481,020.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,481,020.92/3,232.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.27

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