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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,389.75, 5,084.09 and 924.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,389.75, 5,084.09 and 924.77 is: 1,387.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,389.75 : 5,084.09 = 924.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,389.75/5,084.09 = 924.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,389.75x = 5,084.09 × 924.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,389.75x = 4,701,590.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,701,590.80/3,389.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.00

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