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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,518.52, 5,277.84 and 921.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,518.52, 5,277.84 and 921.39 is: 1,382.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,518.52 : 5,277.84 = 921.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,518.52/5,277.84 = 921.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,518.52x = 5,277.84 × 921.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,518.52x = 4,862,949.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,862,949.00/3,518.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.10

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