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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,524.50, 5,287.05 and 927.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,524.50, 5,287.05 and 927.44 is: 1,391.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,524.50 : 5,287.05 = 927.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,524.50/5,287.05 = 927.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,524.50x = 5,287.05 × 927.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,524.50x = 4,903,421.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,903,421.65/3,524.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.24

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