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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,232.76, 4,849.88 and 924.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,232.76, 4,849.88 and 924.26 is: 1,386.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,232.76 : 4,849.88 = 924.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,232.76/4,849.88 = 924.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,232.76x = 4,849.88 × 924.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,232.76x = 4,482,521.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,482,521.22/3,232.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.59

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