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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,701.56, 5,552.32 and 928.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,701.56, 5,552.32 and 928.23 is: 1,392.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,701.56 : 5,552.32 = 928.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,701.56/5,552.32 = 928.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,701.56x = 5,552.32 × 928.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,701.56x = 5,153,829.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,153,829.99/3,701.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.34

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