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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,234.96, 4,852.40 and 926.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,234.96, 4,852.40 and 926.46 is: 1,389.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,234.96 : 4,852.40 = 926.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,234.96/4,852.40 = 926.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,234.96x = 4,852.40 × 926.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,234.96x = 4,495,549.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,495,549.87/3,234.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.68

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