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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,702.12, 5,553.15 and 928.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,702.12, 5,553.15 and 928.77 is: 1,393.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,702.12 : 5,553.15 = 928.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,702.12/5,553.15 = 928.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,702.12x = 5,553.15 × 928.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,702.12x = 5,157,599.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,157,599.13/3,702.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.15

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