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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.81, 4,850.90 and 925.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.81, 4,850.90 and 925.25 is: 1,387.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.81 : 4,850.90 = 925.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.81/4,850.90 = 925.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.81x = 4,850.90 × 925.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.81x = 4,488,290.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,488,290.60/3,233.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.93

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