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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,565.33, 5,348.29 and 932.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,565.33, 5,348.29 and 932.83 is: 1,399.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,565.33 : 5,348.29 = 932.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,565.33/5,348.29 = 932.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,565.33x = 5,348.29 × 932.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,565.33x = 4,989,029.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,989,029.66/3,565.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.32

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