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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,264.82, 4,896.95 and 924.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,264.82, 4,896.95 and 924.73 is: 1,387.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,264.82 : 4,896.95 = 924.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,264.82/4,896.95 = 924.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,264.82x = 4,896.95 × 924.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,264.82x = 4,528,339.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,528,339.71/3,264.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.01

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