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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,528.21, 5,291.90 and 931.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,528.21, 5,291.90 and 931.35 is: 1,396.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,528.21 : 5,291.90 = 931.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,528.21/5,291.90 = 931.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,528.21x = 5,291.90 × 931.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,528.21x = 4,928,606.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,928,606.41/3,528.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.91

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