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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,525.92, 5,288.42 and 929.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,525.92, 5,288.42 and 929.06 is: 1,393.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,525.92 : 5,288.42 = 929.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,525.92/5,288.42 = 929.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,525.92x = 5,288.42 × 929.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,525.92x = 4,913,259.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,913,259.49/3,525.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.47

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