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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,556.93, 5,335.71 and 924.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,556.93, 5,335.71 and 924.43 is: 1,386.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,556.93 : 5,335.71 = 924.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,556.93/5,335.71 = 924.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,556.93x = 5,335.71 × 924.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,556.93x = 4,932,490.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,932,490.40/3,556.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.73

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