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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,241, 4,862.32 and 932.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,241, 4,862.32 and 932.50 is: 1,398.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,241 : 4,862.32 = 932.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,241/4,862.32 = 932.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,241x = 4,862.32 × 932.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,241x = 4,534,113.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,534,113.40/3,241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.99

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