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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.50, 4,895.13 and 923.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.50, 4,895.13 and 923.52 is: 1,385.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.50 : 4,895.13 = 923.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.50/4,895.13 = 923.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.50x = 4,895.13 × 923.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.50x = 4,520,750.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,520,750.46/3,263.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.25

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