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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.02, 4,892.09 and 921.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.02, 4,892.09 and 921.47 is: 1,381.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.02 : 4,892.09 = 921.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.02/4,892.09 = 921.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.02x = 4,892.09 × 921.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.02x = 4,507,885.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,507,885.10/3,262.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.93

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