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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,232.64, 4,848.96 and 924.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,232.64, 4,848.96 and 924.20 is: 1,386.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,232.64 : 4,848.96 = 924.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,232.64/4,848.96 = 924.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,232.64x = 4,848.96 × 924.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,232.64x = 4,481,408.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,481,408.83/3,232.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.30

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