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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.64, 4,850.52 and 925.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.64, 4,850.52 and 925.14 is: 1,387.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.64 : 4,850.52 = 925.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.64/4,850.52 = 925.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.64x = 4,850.52 × 925.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.64x = 4,487,410.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,487,410.07/3,233.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.73

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