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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,777.62, 5,666.36 and 928.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,777.62, 5,666.36 and 928.13 is: 1,392.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,777.62 : 5,666.36 = 928.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,777.62/5,666.36 = 928.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,777.62x = 5,666.36 × 928.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,777.62x = 5,259,085.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,259,085.73/3,777.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.17

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