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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.88, 4,850.82 and 925.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.88, 4,850.82 and 925.38 is: 1,388.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.88 : 4,850.82 = 925.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.88/4,850.82 = 925.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.88x = 4,850.82 × 925.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.88x = 4,488,851.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,488,851.81/3,233.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.07

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