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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,527.78, 5,291.40 and 930.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,527.78, 5,291.40 and 930.70 is: 1,395.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,527.78 : 5,291.40 = 930.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,527.78/5,291.40 = 930.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,527.78x = 5,291.40 × 930.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,527.78x = 4,924,705.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,924,705.98/3,527.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.98

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