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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,239.25, 4,858.77 and 930.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,239.25, 4,858.77 and 930.75 is: 1,396.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,239.25 : 4,858.77 = 930.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,239.25/4,858.77 = 930.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,239.25x = 4,858.77 × 930.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,239.25x = 4,522,300.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,522,300.18/3,239.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.09

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