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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,232.46, 4,848.46 and 892.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,232.46, 4,848.46 and 892.82 is: 1,339.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,232.46 : 4,848.46 = 892.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,232.46/4,848.46 = 892.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,232.46x = 4,848.46 × 892.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,232.46x = 4,328,811.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,328,811.95/3,232.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.17

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