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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,390.83, 5,086.50 and 925.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,390.83, 5,086.50 and 925.73 is: 1,388.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,390.83 : 5,086.50 = 925.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,390.83/5,086.50 = 925.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,390.83x = 5,086.50 × 925.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,390.83x = 4,708,715.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,708,715.82/3,390.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.66

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