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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,393.60, 5,090.34 and 928.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,393.60, 5,090.34 and 928.42 is: 1,392.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,393.60 : 5,090.34 = 928.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,393.60/5,090.34 = 928.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,393.60x = 5,090.34 × 928.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,393.60x = 4,725,973.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,725,973.46/3,393.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.61

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