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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,389.86, 5,083.96 and 924.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,389.86, 5,083.96 and 924.56 is: 1,386.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,389.86 : 5,083.96 = 924.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,389.86/5,083.96 = 924.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,389.86x = 5,083.96 × 924.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,389.86x = 4,700,426.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,700,426.06/3,389.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.61

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