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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,234.94, 4,852.41 and 926.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,234.94, 4,852.41 and 926.44 is: 1,389.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,234.94 : 4,852.41 = 926.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,234.94/4,852.41 = 926.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,234.94x = 4,852.41 × 926.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,234.94x = 4,495,451.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,495,451.12/3,234.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.66

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