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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,237.52, 4,856.72 and 929.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,237.52, 4,856.72 and 929.04 is: 1,393.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,237.52 : 4,856.72 = 929.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,237.52/4,856.72 = 929.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,237.52x = 4,856.72 × 929.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,237.52x = 4,512,087.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,512,087.15/3,237.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.69

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