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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,264.83, 4,897.50 and 924.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,264.83, 4,897.50 and 924.80 is: 1,387.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,264.83 : 4,897.50 = 924.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,264.83/4,897.50 = 924.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,264.83x = 4,897.50 × 924.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,264.83x = 4,529,205.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,529,205.35/3,264.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.27

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