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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,236.45, 4,854.66 and 927.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,236.45, 4,854.66 and 927.95 is: 1,391.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,236.45 : 4,854.66 = 927.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,236.45/4,854.66 = 927.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,236.45x = 4,854.66 × 927.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,236.45x = 4,504,857.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,504,857.47/3,236.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.92

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