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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,232.98, 4,850.28 and 924.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,232.98, 4,850.28 and 924.48 is: 1,386.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,232.98 : 4,850.28 = 924.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,232.98/4,850.28 = 924.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,232.98x = 4,850.28 × 924.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,232.98x = 4,483,986.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,483,986.85/3,232.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.95

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