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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,524.48, 5,286.12 and 927.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,524.48, 5,286.12 and 927.44 is: 1,391.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,524.48 : 5,286.12 = 927.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,524.48/5,286.12 = 927.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,524.48x = 5,286.12 × 927.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,524.48x = 4,902,559.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,902,559.13/3,524.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.00

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