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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,390.83, 5,086.25 and 925.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,390.83, 5,086.25 and 925.65 is: 1,388.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,390.83 : 5,086.25 = 925.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,390.83/5,086.25 = 925.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,390.83x = 5,086.25 × 925.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,390.83x = 4,708,087.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,708,087.31/3,390.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.48

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