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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,521.34, 5,281.98 and 924.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,521.34, 5,281.98 and 924.25 is: 1,386.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,521.34 : 5,281.98 = 924.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,521.34/5,281.98 = 924.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,521.34x = 5,281.98 × 924.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,521.34x = 4,881,870.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,881,870.02/3,521.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.37

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