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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,237.93, 4,857.62 and 929.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,237.93, 4,857.62 and 929.25 is: 1,394.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,237.93 : 4,857.62 = 929.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,237.93/4,857.62 = 929.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,237.93x = 4,857.62 × 929.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,237.93x = 4,513,938.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,513,938.74/3,237.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.08

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