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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,597.09, 5,395.61 and 928.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,597.09, 5,395.61 and 928.68 is: 1,393.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,597.09 : 5,395.61 = 928.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,597.09/5,395.61 = 928.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,597.09x = 5,395.61 × 928.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,597.09x = 5,010,790.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,010,790.45/3,597.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.01

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