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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,234.75, 4,852.17 and 926.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,234.75, 4,852.17 and 926.25 is: 1,389.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,234.75 : 4,852.17 = 926.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,234.75/4,852.17 = 926.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,234.75x = 4,852.17 × 926.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,234.75x = 4,494,322.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,494,322.46/3,234.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.39

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