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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,529.98, 5,295.34 and 932.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,529.98, 5,295.34 and 932.92 is: 1,399.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,529.98 : 5,295.34 = 932.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,529.98/5,295.34 = 932.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,529.98x = 5,295.34 × 932.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,529.98x = 4,940,128.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,940,128.59/3,529.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.48

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