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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,391.62, 5,087.43 and 926.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,391.62, 5,087.43 and 926.51 is: 1,389.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,391.62 : 5,087.43 = 926.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,391.62/5,087.43 = 926.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,391.62x = 5,087.43 × 926.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,391.62x = 4,713,554.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,713,554.77/3,391.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.77

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