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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,389.84, 5,084.76 and 924.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,389.84, 5,084.76 and 924.56 is: 1,386.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,389.84 : 5,084.76 = 924.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,389.84/5,084.76 = 924.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,389.84x = 5,084.76 × 924.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,389.84x = 4,701,165.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,701,165.71/3,389.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.84

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