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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.75, 4,850.67 and 925.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.75, 4,850.67 and 925.25 is: 1,387.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.75 : 4,850.67 = 925.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.75/4,850.67 = 925.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.75x = 4,850.67 × 925.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.75x = 4,488,082.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,488,082.42/3,233.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.89

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