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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.78, 4,909.19 and 932.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.78, 4,909.19 and 932.81 is: 1,399.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.78 : 4,909.19 = 932.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.78/4,909.19 = 932.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.78x = 4,909.19 × 932.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.78x = 4,579,312.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,579,312.31/3,272.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.21

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