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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,524.83, 5,286.83 and 927.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,524.83, 5,286.83 and 927.97 is: 1,391.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,524.83 : 5,286.83 = 927.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,524.83/5,286.83 = 927.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,524.83x = 5,286.83 × 927.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,524.83x = 4,906,001.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,906,001.78/3,524.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.84

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