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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.56, 4,947.84 and 926.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.56, 4,947.84 and 926.52 is: 1,389.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.56 : 4,947.84 = 926.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.56/4,947.84 = 926.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.56x = 4,947.84 × 926.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.56x = 4,584,272.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,584,272.72/3,298.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.78

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