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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.04, 4,849.56 and 924.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.04, 4,849.56 and 924.54 is: 1,386.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.04 : 4,849.56 = 924.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.04/4,849.56 = 924.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.04x = 4,849.56 × 924.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.04x = 4,483,606.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,483,606.36/3,233.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.81

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