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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,239, 4,858.50 and 930.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,239, 4,858.50 and 930.52 is: 1,395.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,239 : 4,858.50 = 930.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,239/4,858.50 = 930.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,239x = 4,858.50 × 930.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,239x = 4,520,931.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,520,931.42/3,239
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.78

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