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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.74, 4,893.67 and 922.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.74, 4,893.67 and 922.92 is: 1,384.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.74 : 4,893.67 = 922.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.74/4,893.67 = 922.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.74x = 4,893.67 × 922.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.74x = 4,516,465.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,516,465.92/3,262.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.26

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