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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,518.67, 5,278.05 and 921.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,518.67, 5,278.05 and 921.63 is: 1,382.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,518.67 : 5,278.05 = 921.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,518.67/5,278.05 = 921.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,518.67x = 5,278.05 × 921.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,518.67x = 4,864,409.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,864,409.22/3,518.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.46

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