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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,525.45, 5,287.78 and 928.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,525.45, 5,287.78 and 928.59 is: 1,392.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,525.45 : 5,287.78 = 928.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,525.45/5,287.78 = 928.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,525.45x = 5,287.78 × 928.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,525.45x = 4,910,174.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,910,174.99/3,525.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.78

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