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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,701.54, 5,552.35 and 928.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,701.54, 5,552.35 and 928.23 is: 1,392.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,701.54 : 5,552.35 = 928.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,701.54/5,552.35 = 928.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,701.54x = 5,552.35 × 928.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,701.54x = 5,153,834.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,153,834.70/3,701.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.35

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