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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,232.88, 4,849.37 and 924.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,232.88, 4,849.37 and 924.38 is: 1,386.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,232.88 : 4,849.37 = 924.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,232.88/4,849.37 = 924.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,232.88x = 4,849.37 × 924.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,232.88x = 4,482,631.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,482,631.77/3,232.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.58

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