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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,521.14, 5,281.31 and 924.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,521.14, 5,281.31 and 924.28 is: 1,386.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,521.14 : 5,281.31 = 924.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,521.14/5,281.31 = 924.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,521.14x = 5,281.31 × 924.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,521.14x = 4,881,409.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,881,409.21/3,521.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.32

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