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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,562.89, 5,344.64 and 930.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,562.89, 5,344.64 and 930.75 is: 1,396.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,562.89 : 5,344.64 = 930.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,562.89/5,344.64 = 930.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,562.89x = 5,344.64 × 930.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,562.89x = 4,974,492.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,974,492.30/3,562.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.20

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