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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,525.72, 5,288.08 and 928.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,525.72, 5,288.08 and 928.66 is: 1,392.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,525.72 : 5,288.08 = 928.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,525.72/5,288.08 = 928.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,525.72x = 5,288.08 × 928.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,525.72x = 4,910,828.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,910,828.37/3,525.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.86

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