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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,522.52, 5,283.37 and 925.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,522.52, 5,283.37 and 925.66 is: 1,388.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,522.52 : 5,283.37 = 925.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,522.52/5,283.37 = 925.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,522.52x = 5,283.37 × 925.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,522.52x = 4,890,604.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,890,604.27/3,522.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.38

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