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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,521.28, 5,281.92 and 924

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,521.28, 5,281.92 and 924 is: 1,386

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,521.28 : 5,281.92 = 924 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,521.28/5,281.92 = 924/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,521.28x = 5,281.92 × 924
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,521.28x = 4,880,494.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,880,494.08/3,521.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386

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