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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.57, 4,938.37 and 920.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.57, 4,938.37 and 920.84 is: 1,381.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.57 : 4,938.37 = 920.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.57/4,938.37 = 920.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.57x = 4,938.37 × 920.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.57x = 4,547,463.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,547,463.30/3,292.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.13

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