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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,524.84, 5,286.84 and 927.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,524.84, 5,286.84 and 927.44 is: 1,391.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,524.84 : 5,286.84 = 927.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,524.84/5,286.84 = 927.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,524.84x = 5,286.84 × 927.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,524.84x = 4,903,226.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,903,226.89/3,524.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.05

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