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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,522.64, 5,283.54 and 925.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,522.64, 5,283.54 and 925.78 is: 1,388.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,522.64 : 5,283.54 = 925.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,522.64/5,283.54 = 925.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,522.64x = 5,283.54 × 925.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,522.64x = 4,891,395.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,891,395.66/3,522.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.56

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