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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.32, 4,852.60 and 926.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.32, 4,852.60 and 926.76 is: 1,390.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.32 : 4,852.60 = 926.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.32/4,852.60 = 926.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.32x = 4,852.60 × 926.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.32x = 4,497,195.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,497,195.58/3,235.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.03

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