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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.16, 4,849.92 and 924.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.16, 4,849.92 and 924.84 is: 1,387.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.16 : 4,849.92 = 924.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.16/4,849.92 = 924.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.16x = 4,849.92 × 924.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.16x = 4,485,400.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,485,400.01/3,233.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.31

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