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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.37, 4,852.92 and 926.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.37, 4,852.92 and 926.87 is: 1,390.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.37 : 4,852.92 = 926.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.37/4,852.92 = 926.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.37x = 4,852.92 × 926.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.37x = 4,498,025.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,498,025.96/3,235.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.27

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