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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,386.52, 5,079.18 and 921.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,386.52, 5,079.18 and 921.54 is: 1,382.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,386.52 : 5,079.18 = 921.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,386.52/5,079.18 = 921.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,386.52x = 5,079.18 × 921.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,386.52x = 4,680,667.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,680,667.54/3,386.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.15

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