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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,518.44, 5,277.18 and 921.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,518.44, 5,277.18 and 921.56 is: 1,382.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,518.44 : 5,277.18 = 921.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,518.44/5,277.18 = 921.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,518.44x = 5,277.18 × 921.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,518.44x = 4,863,238.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,863,238.00/3,518.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.21

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