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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,232.62, 4,849.20 and 924.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,232.62, 4,849.20 and 924.12 is: 1,386.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,232.62 : 4,849.20 = 924.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,232.62/4,849.20 = 924.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,232.62x = 4,849.20 × 924.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,232.62x = 4,481,242.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,481,242.70/3,232.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.26

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