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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.28, 4,850.08 and 924.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.28, 4,850.08 and 924.80 is: 1,387.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.28 : 4,850.08 = 924.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.28/4,850.08 = 924.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.28x = 4,850.08 × 924.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.28x = 4,485,353.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,485,353.98/3,233.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.25

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