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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.92, 4,939.20 and 984.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.92, 4,939.20 and 984.60 is: 1,476.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.92 : 4,939.20 = 984.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.92/4,939.20 = 984.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.92x = 4,939.20 × 984.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.92x = 4,863,136.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,863,136.32/3,292.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.85

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