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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,234.98, 4,853.28 and 926.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,234.98, 4,853.28 and 926.48 is: 1,389.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,234.98 : 4,853.28 = 926.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,234.98/4,853.28 = 926.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,234.98x = 4,853.28 × 926.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,234.98x = 4,496,466.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,496,466.85/3,234.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.95

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