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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,237.63, 4,857.25 and 929.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,237.63, 4,857.25 and 929.13 is: 1,393.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,237.63 : 4,857.25 = 929.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,237.63/4,857.25 = 929.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,237.63x = 4,857.25 × 929.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,237.63x = 4,513,016.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,513,016.69/3,237.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.93

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