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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.80, 4,850.67 and 925.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.80, 4,850.67 and 925.30 is: 1,387.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.80 : 4,850.67 = 925.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.80/4,850.67 = 925.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.80x = 4,850.67 × 925.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.80x = 4,488,324.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,488,324.95/3,233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.94

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