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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.37, 4,850.85 and 924.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.37, 4,850.85 and 924.87 is: 1,387.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.37 : 4,850.85 = 924.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.37/4,850.85 = 924.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.37x = 4,850.85 × 924.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.37x = 4,486,381.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,486,381.39/3,233.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.53

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