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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,238.84, 4,858.29 and 930.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,238.84, 4,858.29 and 930.34 is: 1,395.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,238.84 : 4,858.29 = 930.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,238.84/4,858.29 = 930.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,238.84x = 4,858.29 × 930.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,238.84x = 4,519,861.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,519,861.52/3,238.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.52

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