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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.82, 4,893.30 and 922.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.82, 4,893.30 and 922.66 is: 1,383.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.82 : 4,893.30 = 922.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.82/4,893.30 = 922.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.82x = 4,893.30 × 922.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.82x = 4,514,852.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,514,852.18/3,262.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.73

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