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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,528.58, 5,292.93 and 931.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,528.58, 5,292.93 and 931.42 is: 1,397.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,528.58 : 5,292.93 = 931.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,528.58/5,292.93 = 931.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,528.58x = 5,292.93 × 931.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,528.58x = 4,929,940.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,929,940.86/3,528.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.15

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