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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,232.69, 4,849.03 and 924.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,232.69, 4,849.03 and 924.19 is: 1,386.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,232.69 : 4,849.03 = 924.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,232.69/4,849.03 = 924.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,232.69x = 4,849.03 × 924.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,232.69x = 4,481,414.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,481,414.07/3,232.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.28

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