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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.61, 4,909.68 and 932.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.61, 4,909.68 and 932.65 is: 1,399.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.61 : 4,909.68 = 932.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.61/4,909.68 = 932.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.61x = 4,909.68 × 932.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.61x = 4,578,992.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,578,992.39/3,272.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.19

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