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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,522.02, 5,282.62 and 925.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,522.02, 5,282.62 and 925.16 is: 1,387.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,522.02 : 5,282.62 = 925.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,522.02/5,282.62 = 925.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,522.02x = 5,282.62 × 925.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,522.02x = 4,887,237.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,887,237.68/3,522.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.63

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