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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.02, 4,849.52 and 924.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.02, 4,849.52 and 924.52 is: 1,386.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.02 : 4,849.52 = 924.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.02/4,849.52 = 924.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.02x = 4,849.52 × 924.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.02x = 4,483,478.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,483,478.23/3,233.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.78

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