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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,328.25, 4,992.38 and 896.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,328.25, 4,992.38 and 896.25 is: 1,344.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,328.25 : 4,992.38 = 896.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,328.25/4,992.38 = 896.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,328.25x = 4,992.38 × 896.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,328.25x = 4,474,416.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,474,416.09/3,328.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.38

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