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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,554.42, 5,331.96 and 921.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,554.42, 5,331.96 and 921.92 is: 1,382.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,554.42 : 5,331.96 = 921.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,554.42/5,331.96 = 921.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,554.42x = 5,331.96 × 921.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,554.42x = 4,915,653.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,915,653.89/3,554.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.97

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