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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.94, 4,894.69 and 922.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.94, 4,894.69 and 922.96 is: 1,384.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.94 : 4,894.69 = 922.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.94/4,894.69 = 922.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.94x = 4,894.69 × 922.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.94x = 4,517,603.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,517,603.08/3,262.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.52

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