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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,592.54, 5,388.79 and 924.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,592.54, 5,388.79 and 924.13 is: 1,386.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,592.54 : 5,388.79 = 924.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,592.54/5,388.79 = 924.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,592.54x = 5,388.79 × 924.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,592.54x = 4,979,910.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,979,910.94/3,592.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.18

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