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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,390.33, 5,085.50 and 925.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,390.33, 5,085.50 and 925.15 is: 1,387.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,390.33 : 5,085.50 = 925.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,390.33/5,085.50 = 925.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,390.33x = 5,085.50 × 925.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,390.33x = 4,704,850.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,704,850.33/3,390.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.73

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