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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,237.04, 4,855.56 and 928.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,237.04, 4,855.56 and 928.54 is: 1,392.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,237.04 : 4,855.56 = 928.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,237.04/4,855.56 = 928.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,237.04x = 4,855.56 × 928.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,237.04x = 4,508,581.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,508,581.68/3,237.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.81

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