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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,658.13, 5,487.20 and 922.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,658.13, 5,487.20 and 922.13 is: 1,383.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,658.13 : 5,487.20 = 922.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,658.13/5,487.20 = 922.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,658.13x = 5,487.20 × 922.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,658.13x = 5,059,911.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,059,911.74/3,658.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.20

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