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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,237.70, 4,856.55 and 929.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,237.70, 4,856.55 and 929.20 is: 1,393.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,237.70 : 4,856.55 = 929.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,237.70/4,856.55 = 929.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,237.70x = 4,856.55 × 929.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,237.70x = 4,512,706.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,512,706.26/3,237.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.80

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