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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,389.21, 5,083.76 and 924.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,389.21, 5,083.76 and 924.08 is: 1,386.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,389.21 : 5,083.76 = 924.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,389.21/5,083.76 = 924.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,389.21x = 5,083.76 × 924.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,389.21x = 4,697,777.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,697,777.83/3,389.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.10

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