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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,264.10, 4,895.99 and 924.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,264.10, 4,895.99 and 924.31 is: 1,386.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,264.10 : 4,895.99 = 924.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,264.10/4,895.99 = 924.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,264.10x = 4,895.99 × 924.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,264.10x = 4,525,422.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,525,422.68/3,264.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.42

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