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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,390.50, 5,086.02 and 925.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,390.50, 5,086.02 and 925.52 is: 1,388.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,390.50 : 5,086.02 = 925.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,390.50/5,086.02 = 925.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,390.50x = 5,086.02 × 925.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,390.50x = 4,707,213.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,707,213.23/3,390.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.35

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