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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,390.49, 5,085.63 and 925.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,390.49, 5,085.63 and 925.66 is: 1,388.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,390.49 : 5,085.63 = 925.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,390.49/5,085.63 = 925.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,390.49x = 5,085.63 × 925.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,390.49x = 4,707,564.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,707,564.27/3,390.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.46

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