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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,393.95, 5,091.15 and 928.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,393.95, 5,091.15 and 928.56 is: 1,392.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,393.95 : 5,091.15 = 928.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,393.95/5,091.15 = 928.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,393.95x = 5,091.15 × 928.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,393.95x = 4,727,460.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,727,460.82/3,393.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.91

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