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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,232.94, 4,848.52 and 892.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,232.94, 4,848.52 and 892.38 is: 1,338.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,232.94 : 4,848.52 = 892.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,232.94/4,848.52 = 892.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,232.94x = 4,848.52 × 892.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,232.94x = 4,326,720.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,326,720.05/3,232.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.33

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