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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,523.48, 5,284.62 and 926.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,523.48, 5,284.62 and 926.44 is: 1,389.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,523.48 : 5,284.62 = 926.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,523.48/5,284.62 = 926.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,523.48x = 5,284.62 × 926.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,523.48x = 4,895,883.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,895,883.35/3,523.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.50

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