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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233, 4,849.50 and 924.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233, 4,849.50 and 924.68 is: 1,387.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233 : 4,849.50 = 924.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233/4,849.50 = 924.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233x = 4,849.50 × 924.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233x = 4,484,235.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,484,235.66/3,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.02

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