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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,241.68, 4,863.24 and 933

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,241.68, 4,863.24 and 933 is: 1,399.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,241.68 : 4,863.24 = 933 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,241.68/4,863.24 = 933/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,241.68x = 4,863.24 × 933
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,241.68x = 4,537,402.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,537,402.92/3,241.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.71

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