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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,524.54, 5,285.72 and 927.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,524.54, 5,285.72 and 927.14 is: 1,390.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,524.54 : 5,285.72 = 927.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,524.54/5,285.72 = 927.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,524.54x = 5,285.72 × 927.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,524.54x = 4,900,578.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,900,578.33/3,524.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.42

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