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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,521.96, 5,283.26 and 924.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,521.96, 5,283.26 and 924.92 is: 1,387.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,521.96 : 5,283.26 = 924.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,521.96/5,283.26 = 924.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,521.96x = 5,283.26 × 924.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,521.96x = 4,886,592.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,886,592.84/3,521.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.46

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