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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.14, 4,892.40 and 921.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.14, 4,892.40 and 921.60 is: 1,382.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.14 : 4,892.40 = 921.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.14/4,892.40 = 921.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.14x = 4,892.40 × 921.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.14x = 4,508,835.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,508,835.84/3,262.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.17

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