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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.44, 4,850.16 and 925.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.44, 4,850.16 and 925.28 is: 1,387.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.44 : 4,850.16 = 925.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.44/4,850.16 = 925.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.44x = 4,850.16 × 925.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.44x = 4,487,756.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,487,756.04/3,233.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.92

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