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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,523.33, 5,284.57 and 926.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,523.33, 5,284.57 and 926.47 is: 1,389.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,523.33 : 5,284.57 = 926.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,523.33/5,284.57 = 926.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,523.33x = 5,284.57 × 926.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,523.33x = 4,895,983.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,895,983.51/3,523.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.59

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