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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,264.63, 4,896.68 and 924.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,264.63, 4,896.68 and 924.77 is: 1,387.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,264.63 : 4,896.68 = 924.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,264.63/4,896.68 = 924.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,264.63x = 4,896.68 × 924.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,264.63x = 4,528,285.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,528,285.44/3,264.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.08

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