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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.83, 4,899.01 and 925.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.83, 4,899.01 and 925.80 is: 1,388.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.83 : 4,899.01 = 925.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.83/4,899.01 = 925.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.83x = 4,899.01 × 925.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.83x = 4,535,498.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,535,498.83/3,265.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.77

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