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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,521.82, 5,283.03 and 924.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,521.82, 5,283.03 and 924.75 is: 1,387.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,521.82 : 5,283.03 = 924.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,521.82/5,283.03 = 924.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,521.82x = 5,283.03 × 924.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,521.82x = 4,885,481.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,885,481.99/3,521.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.20

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