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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,522.58, 5,283.46 and 925.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,522.58, 5,283.46 and 925.72 is: 1,388.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,522.58 : 5,283.46 = 925.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,522.58/5,283.46 = 925.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,522.58x = 5,283.46 × 925.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,522.58x = 4,890,992.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,890,992.54/3,522.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.47

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