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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,518.63, 5,277.98 and 921.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,518.63, 5,277.98 and 921.57 is: 1,382.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,518.63 : 5,277.98 = 921.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,518.63/5,277.98 = 921.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,518.63x = 5,277.98 × 921.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,518.63x = 4,864,028.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,864,028.03/3,518.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.36

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