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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,232.87, 4,850.10 and 924.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,232.87, 4,850.10 and 924.37 is: 1,386.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,232.87 : 4,850.10 = 924.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,232.87/4,850.10 = 924.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,232.87x = 4,850.10 × 924.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,232.87x = 4,483,262.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,483,262.69/3,232.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.78

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