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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,234.68, 4,852.20 and 926

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,234.68, 4,852.20 and 926 is: 1,389.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,234.68 : 4,852.20 = 926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,234.68/4,852.20 = 926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,234.68x = 4,852.20 × 926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,234.68x = 4,493,137.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,493,137.20/3,234.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.05

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